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Founding and Growth of Elyria on the Western Reserve
Elyria founded by Heman Ely on March 17 1817 on the Western Reserve at the Black River junction eight miles from Lake Erie. The city grew gradually to about 25 000 with rich banking and industrial sectors led by firms like Elyria Foundry and American Lace, plus robust schools, parks, and religious community services.
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Western Reserve
Heman Ely
Broad Street
Knights of Columbus
Illyria
France
Elyria
Ohio
Black River
Lake Erie
Cleveland
New York Central Railroad
New York
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Mlyria
New York Central
Lorain County Savings & Trust Company
Elyria Savings & Trust Company
Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Company