Tag: World War I
How St. Marys, Ohio turned a riverbank “eyesore” into Memorial Park—a living war memorial built by hand, vote, and will between 1922 and 1940.
In the late 1910s, Celina, Ohio, emerged as an aviation hub with the Beam School of Aviation, founded by B. Ward Beam. The school trained pilots and conducted stunts, significantly contributing to World War I efforts. Despite a brief operation, its legacy endures, highlighting community pride and fostering diverse aviation careers.
