Isn’t it fascinating to look through vintage photos? We may not have lived through these exact moments, but there’s something about seeing them so clearly that allows us to almost imagine what life was like when the picture was snapped. The following collection includes photos that were taken around Ohio over one hundred years ago. From rural communities to big cities, these photos offer a glimpse into the Buckeye State as it existed in the early 1900s. See how many landmarks seem familiar, and what else has completely changed over the course of the years.

1. A photo of High Street in Columbus, taken sometime between 1900 and 1910
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2. A view of Columbus as seen from the Franklin County Courthouse, taken before 1915
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3. Henkel's Bread & Flour in Cleveland, photographed in 1900
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4. A photo of the Wishing Well at Perry's Cave in Put-In-Bay, circa 1900
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5. Maplewood Street in Toledo, Ohio in 1909
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6. The entrance to Glendale Cemetery in Akron, photographed in the early 1900s
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7. A train station in Wick, Ohio, taken sometime between 1900 and 1920
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8. A fascinating photo of the Roebling Suspension Bridge in 1906
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9. The Peter Sells Mansion, also known as the Circus House, as seen in 1898
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10. Phillips Avenue in the West Toledo area, circa 1900
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What do you think about these historic photos taken of Ohio in the early 1900s? How many of these scenes feel familiar to you? We’d love to hear from you — feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below! And if you love looking through vintage Ohio photos, we suggest you take a look at our previous piece, These 13 Photos Of Ohio From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating.

You might also be interested in checking out this rare footage of Ohio in the 1950s.

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