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

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' p' . - I M4 ' ' ' I 5 .' V 2 . A ,. ,, H ,- --xfj'f5jggg5gf M. sz... I r I if ., ,swag 44. Marina - The Marina, once known as Ke11ey's Pond, was built in 1958. Many changes have taken place since then. The marina is a busy place in the summer. Small craft to large cruisers can be seen. 53551: I .. .1 .1 1 .f - Ancient Indian Inscriptions - This picture was taken prior to 1900. The inscriptions can be plainly seen. ay' W 47. The August Schaedler Home - The home was built by Schaed- ler in 1868, after the land was purchased from Addison Kelley. The winery was built later. I I I 1 45. Inscription Rock - In 1834, Charles Olmstead discovered the rock. Some say it is the work of the Erie Indians, others, the Mound Builders. 46. The Louis Beatty Home - This home was built around 1862 from Island limestone. The winery produced 70,000 gallons. ,' e I I L - rg. Q- I f , 4 iX,1,i gf-A I ,v.f4,.,1' ' ' 48. Schaedler Winery - It produced 65,000 gallons of wine annually.

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37. The Casino - Don and Domxa Nowak are proprietors of this establishment. Almost every week, during the summer, the vacationers will encounter live entertainment. Bands vary so that all music lovers are satisfied. L1 41. The Henry Lange Home - Exact date of this building is un- known, but it is believed to have been built before 1861. Mass was held here before St. Michael's Church was built in 1863. The home also has an arched wine cellar. The family grew grapes and produced wine. 43. Kelley Mansion - This house was built during the Civil War. Datus Kelley gave the home to his son Addison as a wedding gift. The only child born in this house was the late Capt. Frank Hamilton. The home is of limestone quarried from the Island. One of the points of interest is the circular staircase. The home was sold to the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. In 1945 the sisters opened the home for a summer camp for girls. In 1974, the house was sold to Mr. Don Loehrig. A,.,afy. Elf 40. The Fred Himmelein Home - This home was owned by John and Johanna Himmelein. The first section was built in 1849. It was used as a resort hotel for many years, hosting such famous guests as President Grover Cleveland. Later, many theatrical people came to practice for plays. 42 Koster's Dock The dock received its name because in 1833 a wine cellar was built on its shore by Mr Koster The wine cellar was destroyed by fire. Later, Lay Brothers Fisheries used she dock for its fishing industry. The dock is now privately owne . . 37

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49. The James Estes Home - Estes was one of the first settlers to purchase land in 1839. Este's son, James Jr., bequeathed about 315,000 to build Kelleys Island School. 53. St. Michae1's Church and Hall - The church was built in 1869 from land donated by Henry Lange. The first priest was Father f 'N 1- 'jg ggpfwv Q I 7: ' -A ' ,,-' . fr. ,, ,,--if 1' 'J ,., ea 5 v 54. The Norbert McKillips Home - This home was built in 1870. It was occupied by the Karl Von Seeholzer family. In 1898 Karl's son, Charles, operated the winery until 1907. It was known as Charles Seeholzer and Son Winery. 50. The Cleary Home - This home was built during the Civil War. Titus Hamilton, who fought in the Civil War, and family lived here. ,f . X fs- - , T 1 :E 1. 14-41. fall -f tH.wlE-' . , 4 ' ' ' - - Verlet. Ln 1973 the hall was built under the direction of Father Willman. It is used for social events. ! I.- R-: . I1 e K Y 7,51 , , X- '1 ' 2' 7' AN ', L is- . ,- -e.. 'li - '- . N K ' I fe if 'wi - Sta f i n V .-, .--5, m m' '-, l, -1 My gg: 9 V , ia 1- - . K 1' ' . W .' - H' - - 8 f 98:- 55. The Eagles Nest - The Island once boasted of two pair of simultaneously nesting eagles. None has been seen for some years. 39