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Ohio
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Sign Museum 
 The purpose of this museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, "is to preserve, archive and display a historical collection of signs. ... The Museum will also document and survey the products and equipment utilized in the design and manufacture of signs." The site features images of selected signs from the collection, including gold leaf glass signs, neon signs, and plastic signs. Also includes biographical information about industry leaders, articles, and links to related sites. http://www.signmuseum.net/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Feb 24, 2009 B & O Railroad Museum
Love railroads? This site is "dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American Railroading." The site contains a history of railroading in the United States, images of the museum holdings (diesel locomotives), a library and archive, and links to other resources. Searchable. This is the oldest railroad museum in the United States and is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. LII Record of the Month for November, 2003. http://www.borail.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Oil & Gas, Transportation Last updated Dec 29, 2003 The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection at The Ohio State University
This site highlights items from this fashion collection, which includes "a range of historic textiles from the 15th century to 20th century furnishing fabrics ... [and] garments and accessories from the mid-18th century to contemporary 21st century designers." Features selected images from the collection and from exhibits such as "A Century of Style: 100 Years of 4-H Fashion." Includes related links. http://costume.osu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Fashion, History, Holidays & Observances, Museums, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Feb 17, 2005 The Museum of Ceramics
This museum houses an extensive collection of the wares produced in East Liverpool, Ohio, "the city long known as 'America's Crockery City' and 'The Pottery Capitol of the World.'" The site features an essay about "Lotus Ware," a fine porcelain made in the United States, and a list of the many East Liverpool pottery district manufacturers, distributors, and decorators. Also includes links to local manufacturers such as the Homer Laughlin and Hall china companies. http://www.themuseumofceramics.org Topics: Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Mar 22, 2005 National Museum of the US Air Force
A large, searchable collection of historic information and photos about aircraft and missiles from aviation's early years; World War II; Korean war; modern and space flight; presidential aircraft; engines; weapons; equipment; uniforms; and more. There are special archives and galleries; an index of manufacturers; related links; and trivia quizzes. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation, U.S. Military, United States History Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame
This site for the National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame (located in Canton, Ohio) provides information each of the inductees, including detailed biographies, statistics, and photos. Also features information about NFL history, visitor and enshrinement information, videos, and features on topics such as football's wartime heroes. Searchable; browse Hall of Famers by name, year, team, college, high school, birthplace, or position. http://www.profootballhof.com/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jan 25, 2005 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Includes inductees, sound clips, birthdates, a timeline, materials for students and teachers, and more. http://www.rockhall.com/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated May 18, 2009 |
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