A hand reaches to touch history. Richmond, Indiana
April 9th, 2011. Thousands stood in the rain for
hours to pay respect to the 2974 Americans killed in
New York.
This simple film captured the convoy of thousands of
motorcycles, fire vehicles and police cars as they drove through Preble County on I-70 on a rainy, foggy, Saturday morning. Thanks to Ted Allen for braving the elements to film this event for Preble Life.
Back in the 1930s, the building
that today houses "Treasures" was an automobile dealership
selling Chevy and Oldsmobiles.
It was also a garage and fuel
station. Visit the store today and you'll recognize some of
the features of it's former use
In addition, Ken is happy to
talk about the history of his
building and West Alexandria
A great friendly guy!
The first train to ever journey through West Alexandria, Ohio. West Alexandria was a stop
on several lines running from Cincinnati to
Chicago. This photo is circa 1880.
There's nothing better than a place to eat that feels like
home. That's Buckeye Jake's, a nice, friendly place that offers an upscale look without the pretentious prices! It's a relaxing, very laid back place to eat and hang with friends.
The menu is extensive with a wonderful assort-
ment of sandwiches, burgers, BBQ everything, salads
and great deserts.
Buckeye Jake's will soon offer a full service bar and
starting in June they will be serving breakfast on
Saturday and Sundays from 7 am until 11:30 am.
Owners Tony and Pam Barr have created a beautiful
eatery that offers great service and a wonderful vintage
feel.
I enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere and
I think you will too!
West Alexandria residents surround a small Americantank on the east side of the village. It's 1918 and the United States is embroiled in combat in World War One. This was a bond drive, essentially a fund raising event to encourage American's to buy war bonds to help fund the war.
There were hundreds of people at the demonstration
and subsequent parade through the village.
When I walked inside I saw exactly what I hoped I would see; bare walls. My idea is why don't we put a few "VISIT PREBLE COUNTY" signs or banners inside this road side park telling visitors about the
sites and history of our beautiful county?
You'll feel like you stepped into a time machine. That's what it's like when you visit Lizzy's Antiques and Primatives in West Alexandria. Specializing in folk and primative items, much of what is for sale at LIzzy's is made by Lizzy and her family. These folks don't just sell items inspired by the early 1800's, they live it.
Housed in a two story brick Colonial home built around 1820, the home is filled with antiques and
items designed to replicate the look and feel of the early American pioneers. It's brilliantly done and very authentic.
Lizzy's a historian and knows her stuff. (If you're cool you might even get a tour of her house.) An
amazing experience and one of those secrets of
Preble County that you simply have to see to believe. Visit at 29 East Dayton Street, West Alex
and on-line at:
Click the link to visit her website!
This photo of West Alexandria was probably taken in the 1960s. Notice the water tower is not complete and the TVS school has not been built. Photo courtesy of the Preble County Library Historic Section.
