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  • Cookbook
    Book
    1924 Cookbook

    82 pages, illus. Kent Historical Society Publication, 2008 (ISBN 978160725143) A reprint of the original cookbook published by the Circle “C” Ladies' Union of Kent's Congregational Church in 1924 with 300 of their favorite recipes with vintage advertisements from the period.

    $5.00
  • Agw Engine
    Historic Photography
    Atlantic & Great Western steam engine, circa 1870
    $15.00
    Item Details

  • Bars Bands and Rockn Roll
    Book
    Bars, Bands, and Rock 'n Roll

    Relive the 60s and early 70s Kent music scene with an all-new book featuring over 300 pages of photographs and retellings.

    $30.00
  • Erie Depot Movie Extras 1922
    Historic Photography
    Erie Depot Movie Extras 1922
    $15.00
  • Payloom 23 Detail 1
    Book
    Greetings from Kent Ohio

    Over 125 historical postcards of Kent are depicted in full color in this beautiful new book by our own Roger J. Di Paolo.

    $35.00 (Hard Cover)
    $25.00 (Paperback)
    Item Details

  • Hale Thompson 1927
    Historic Photography
    Hale Thompson 1927
    $15.00
  • Hauntingtales
    Book
    Haunting Tales

    A newer edition (2012) of this popular book. Many new ghostly stories have been added.

    $5.00
  • Facade Book
    Book
    Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio

    Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio is a new book published by the Kent Historical Society and Main Street Kent. It is sure to be enjoyed by residents and local history buffs, as well as building owners, city planners and developers.

    $40.00
  • Jimtulley
    Book
    Jim Tully

    The first biography of the vagabond and hard-boiled writer who rocked Hollywood during the Roaring Twenties.

    $20.00
  • Kentgreatwar
  • Ksuathletics
    Book
    Kent State University Athletics

    By Cara Gilgenbach & Theresa Walton, 2008. 128 pages, illus. index Arcadia Publishing The author's trace the history of sports at Kent during the school's first century of growth from its founding in 1910 as a teacher's training college into a major public university including a number of outstanding athletes, teams and coaches. Photos with captions.

    $20.00
  • Canal Dam
    Historic Photography
    Looking East toward the dam and train depot on Franklin Ave.
    $15.00
    Item Details

  • 38
    Historic Photography
    Passenger Train at the Erie Depot
    $15.00
    Item Details

  • Notbale
    Book
    Politician Extraordinaire

    This political biography marks the first full treatment of Kent's own native son, Martin L. Davey.

    $20.00
  • Portagepathways
    Book
    Portage Pathways

    By Loris C. Troyer, 1998, 362 pages, illus. index Kent State University Press ISBN 0-87338- 600-0 Hardcover Troyer joined the Ravenna-Kent Record Courier in 1936 and eventually served as its editor and executive editor.

    $10.00
  • Railroad Town
    Book
    Railroad Town

    This profusely illustrated book traces the history of the Erie railroad from its inception as the A&GW railroad and the profound effect it had on the economy of the city of Kent.

    $20.00
  • Rooted In Kent
    Book
    Rooted In Kent

    This collection of 101 columns includes tales of Kent's early history, business and industry, crimes and the growth of its educational institutions.

    $20.00
  • Historyofkent
    Book
    The History of Kent

    By Karl H. Grismer, revised edition 2001, 320 pp, illus., index Kent Historical Society Publication (reprint of 1932 Record Publishing Co.) Softcover Contents include history of the area prior to the settlement of Franklin Mills through Kent's growth and includes detailed listings on its industries, churches, schools, military service records and a “who's who” list of profiles of leaders through 1931.

    $10.00
  • Then Now
    Book
    Then & Now

    Then & Now is a wonderful book filled with archival photos of Kent dating back to the 19th century.

    $17.00
  • Cookbook
    Book
    1924 Cookbook

    82 pages, illus. Kent Historical Society Publication, 2008 (ISBN 978160725143) A reprint of the original cookbook published by the Circle “C” Ladies' Union of Kent's Congregational Church in 1924 with 300 of their favorite recipes with vintage advertisements from the period.

    $5.00
  • Bars Bands and Rockn Roll
    Book
    Bars, Bands, and Rock 'n Roll

    Relive the 60s and early 70s Kent music scene with an all-new book featuring over 300 pages of photographs and retellings.

    $30.00
  • Payloom 23 Detail 1
    Book
    Greetings from Kent Ohio

    Over 125 historical postcards of Kent are depicted in full color in this beautiful new book by our own Roger J. Di Paolo.

    $35.00 (Hard Cover)
    $25.00 (Paperback)
    Item Details

  • Hauntingtales
    Book
    Haunting Tales

    A newer edition (2012) of this popular book. Many new ghostly stories have been added.

    $5.00
  • Facade Book
    Book
    Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio

    Historic Facades of Kent, Ohio is a new book published by the Kent Historical Society and Main Street Kent. It is sure to be enjoyed by residents and local history buffs, as well as building owners, city planners and developers.

    $40.00
  • Jimtulley
    Book
    Jim Tully

    The first biography of the vagabond and hard-boiled writer who rocked Hollywood during the Roaring Twenties.

    $20.00
  • Kentgreatwar
  • Ksuathletics
    Book
    Kent State University Athletics

    By Cara Gilgenbach & Theresa Walton, 2008. 128 pages, illus. index Arcadia Publishing The author's trace the history of sports at Kent during the school's first century of growth from its founding in 1910 as a teacher's training college into a major public university including a number of outstanding athletes, teams and coaches. Photos with captions.

    $20.00
  • Notbale
    Book
    Politician Extraordinaire

    This political biography marks the first full treatment of Kent's own native son, Martin L. Davey.

    $20.00
  • Portagepathways
    Book
    Portage Pathways

    By Loris C. Troyer, 1998, 362 pages, illus. index Kent State University Press ISBN 0-87338- 600-0 Hardcover Troyer joined the Ravenna-Kent Record Courier in 1936 and eventually served as its editor and executive editor.

    $10.00
  • Railroad Town
    Book
    Railroad Town

    This profusely illustrated book traces the history of the Erie railroad from its inception as the A&GW railroad and the profound effect it had on the economy of the city of Kent.

    $20.00
  • Rooted In Kent
    Book
    Rooted In Kent

    This collection of 101 columns includes tales of Kent's early history, business and industry, crimes and the growth of its educational institutions.

    $20.00
  • Historyofkent
    Book
    The History of Kent

    By Karl H. Grismer, revised edition 2001, 320 pp, illus., index Kent Historical Society Publication (reprint of 1932 Record Publishing Co.) Softcover Contents include history of the area prior to the settlement of Franklin Mills through Kent's growth and includes detailed listings on its industries, churches, schools, military service records and a “who's who” list of profiles of leaders through 1931.

    $10.00
  • Then Now
    Book
    Then & Now

    Then & Now is a wonderful book filled with archival photos of Kent dating back to the 19th century.

    $17.00