For decades I have heard that Thomas Edison was born in Ohio. Finally since we were in the area we decided to visit.
While they did have a small display of some of Edison’s inventions, overall the home is exactly that – a small home from the 1800s with period pieces. Nice – but not our speed.
As we were leaving town we noticed the really cool library – so we stopped to take some photos. Outside were a number of people playing Pokemon and as we were checking out the building one of the group walked over to speak to us.
It turns out we had the good fortune to meet the Director of the Library – James. He is rightfully proud of his library, and was more than welcoming in showing us around.
The library was built from a Carnegie Fund in 1912. The detail they gave this library in this small Ohio town is stunning.
Later additions have stayed true to the original architectural styles.
It is virtually impossible to tell the difference between old and new.
Inside is interesting as well.
Artwork is display on the bookshelves …
… and walls – a tribute to Edison.
In my opinion the entire building has a Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it. If you find yourself in Milan, Ohio the best building in town is not Edison’s birthplace – it is the local library – ask for James 🙂 (thanks James!)
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