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The original name of Willard was Chicago Junction and was often
shortened to Chicago. Because it was en route on the railroad to
Chicago, Illinois, this same name caused confusion to the passengers and
delivery people. So in 1918 the name was changed to Willard in honor of
Daniel Willard who was president of the B & O Railroad at that time.
Please let us know what you think
about these pictures. What other ones in the Willard area would you like
added? Contact the webmaster at galliodo@oplin.org
for requests, comments, or suggestions. Of course, we are limited to the
pictures we have on hand, unless you bring some in to be scanned. The
library has over 1,000 historical photos in its collection and they are added to
this website as time permits.
For
more history on Willard with more pictures, see Vaudeville
In Ohio: Vaudeville shows and performers at the Chicago Opera House at Chicago
Junction, Ohio (former name of Willard, Ohio) from August 1903 to January 1912.
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historical
photographs
are
the
property
of
Willard
Memorial
Library
and
are
for
personal
use
only.
All
commercial
uses
are
prohibited.
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