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Early Industrial Development of Ravenna
2023-12-11 18:30:00 2023-12-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Early Industrial Development of Ravenna Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room

Monday, December 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Reed Memorial Library

Jenkins Room

Find out what industries flourished in Ravenna in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the 19th century, Ravenna grew to become the largest industrial center in Portage County. Learn why that happened and which businesses prospered during this lecture with historic photos. Limited to 30 people. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Everyone | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History |

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