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World of Wonders
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

World of Wonders

Have you ever seen a moth with nearly a 12-inch wingspan? One will be on exhibit at the World of Wonders at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum during September. Go to www.swfchs.org for information and hours. Free event.

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Horse Drawn Travel
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Horse Drawn Travel

There was a time in Grove City’s past when a two-horse power vehicle provided the fastest means of travel. It was also a time when a windmill (far left in photo) was a common site on many home sites especially in rural areas.

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A Model T Ford
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

A Model T Ford

Kenneth Gunderman and his cousin, Earl Miller, are the subjects in this picture with a Ford Model T. The photos were taken by Virgil Bethard. The owner of the vehicle is not identified.

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Virgil and Dorothy Bethard
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Virgil and Dorothy Bethard

Virgil and Dorothy Bethard in 1989. Virgil operated a Sunoco station and garage in Grove City for many years. They once lived on Columbus Street and later lived next to their Sunoco station on Broadway. Throughout his career, he also took many photographs of the area recording the early years of the city.

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Rope Bed
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Rope Bed

This rope bed, quilt and pillow was created by a South Western City School District student working with a parent a number of years ago. It goes to show the talent a third grader working on a history project. The item, and crafts by other students, were on display at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum in the early 2000s.

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