Dollhouse hobby shelved for lifelong partners in art
Bud and Dorothy Buswell, long time LaGrange Township residents, turned retirement into a joint craft venture building and detailing wooden dollhouses. They expanded from a garage workshop to multiple complete houses, including Dorothy's fully furnished “Dorothy’s house,” with progress into log cabins and future projects. They share the work, involve grandchildren, and are active in local church and organizations.
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Dorothy
LaGrange
Bud
Buswells
Bridges Through Elyria's River History and Heritage
The piece recalls Washington Avenue bridges from 1851 to 1914 and their repairs while noting past collapses, wartime use, and a long tradition of river traffic. It highlights the 1913 flood, local builders like Z King, and the evolving riverside industry and parks. It calls for preservation and river appreciation.
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Washington Avenue
Elyria
Heman Ely
East Bridge Street
Eastern Heights
Fourth Street
Chronicle-Telegram
Fuller Road
Broad Street
East Avenue
East River Street
Old Man River
Black River
Z. King
King
West Falls
Lake Lodi Street
Cleveland
Red Mill
Lodi Street
Mill Street
James B. Thomas
Elytia
Elyria City
Troxel Mfg. Co
George Ely
David
Troxel
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Foster
Dorothy Buswell
Penfield Pta
Vermont St
Philip
River City
Washington Towers
Metropolitan Hotel
Metropolitan Block
Cascade
Elywood
Amblin
Connie Davis
Lorain County Historical Society