YESTERYEARS

The first community Christmas tree was set up in Dr. Steele's yard (now Bitzer Park) next to the post office, starting a tradition that continues today.

118 Years Ago (1888)

George Eastman patents first roll-film camera and registers the name “Kodak”.

Washington Monument opens for public admittance.

Ohio native Benjamin Harrison is elected President.

The Portage Street School opens.

88 Years Ago (1918)

A worldwide influenza epidemic strikes, killing nearly 20 million people.

The November 11 Armistice Day ends WWI.

New Berlin officially becomes North Canton.

The North Canton Red Cross conducts a clothing drive for European war victims. The drive fills several Model T cars with clothing.

48 Years Ago (1958)

Bifocal contact lenses are introduced.

The North Canton Young Citizens Award Program is founded.

Walt Disney makes his first Mickey Mouse cartoon.

The North Canton Senior Citizens Group is organized at the Community Building.

Kathy Fernandez, Director
North Canton Heritage Society
330-494-4791
www.northcantonheritage.org