Kelleys Island School - Emerald Isle Yearbook (Kelleys Island, OH)

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qi' . -L- .0 ' . --. , ' xg! . ,ge 'I-f -JJ 25. The Howard.Navorska Home - This was the home of Charles 26. Rev. Joseph Ehrbar Home - This home was built in 1892 by Carpenter, son-in-law of Datus Kelley. Charles Carpenter is Lester Carpenter. The log cabin, which was later tore down, given credit for starting commercial grape growing and building was used to propagate grapes. What is now the garage was the the first wine cellar. In 1887, Dr. Reed rented a room from first and only green house on the Island. Charles Carpenter and set up a dental office. 'Z' --as . .1 51-- . I' , ' It-Q -- .I ' . ,I 'H-2-H' lf! . UI at I K 27. Vista Largo - This is a favorite spot to get refreshments 28. Neuman Boat Line - John P. Neuman began Neuman Boat on a hot summer day. The stand is owned and operated by Pat Line in 1911. The first boat was named the Reliance , It and J ay Johnson and family. Across the street, the Island carried freight from Sandusky to Kelleys. After the Reli- House has many fine articles for sale. This is a Bicentennial ance was sold in 1920, the Messenger and Mascot were center. built. They served the Island until 1947. When the larger steamers ceased to serve the Island in 1939, Neuman's of- fered full passenger service. The Island is now served by Nueman's four boats. 34

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34. The Francis Bayless Home - This home was owned by George Huntington who purchased the land from Irad and Datus Kelley around 1839. It is one of the older homes on the Island. It was built from red cedar. The cedar beams can still be seen in the basement. 36. The Myers Home - This was the former home of Gus Son who was a well noted theatrical personality. The home is noted for its gingerbread affect trimming. 36 35. The William Kelley Home - The gingerbread trim on this house is said to have been carved by guards at J ohnson's Island during the Civil War period. Nancy Kelley, William Kelley's daughter, now resides in the home. This is a picture taken many years ago showing William and Marcella Kelley, grandparents of the late Bill Kelley, stand- ing in front of their home.