The GRIFFITH was built in Maumee in 1847, fairly close to where the Wayne had been built. On June 17, 1850, the GRIFFITH was making a short trip from Fairport, Ohio, to Cleveland. During the night, the ship caught fire while off what is now Mentor. The captain ordered a turn towards shore to beach…
Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Includes view of the "State capitol at Columbus."
The first federal government navigational survey done of Maumee Bay and the Maumee River in Toledo
This is a “Western – Oak” car turning on to Summit Street from Monroe Street. A pile of snow blocks our view of part of the car.
Map shows rail and interurban lines; removed from pages 150-151 of unidentified atlas.
