Ohio History Journal

262       Ohio Arch. and Hist. Society Publications

Fort Miami:--

We regret to report that this property is still in the hands

of owners who do not seem much interested in its historic value.

Fallen Timbers:--

At this writing the State Architect is engaged in landscap-

ing the site chosen for the future monument to honor the mem-

ory of a great soldier and mark an historic spot. It will be re-

called that two years ago the Legislature appropriated $2,000 for

this purpose. We had asked for $40,000 for the complete proj-

ect. Last winter at the instance of some of our friends we asked

the State for $20,000 and the Congress for $20,000. The former

appropriated $15,000 and the latter gave us nothing. With but

$15,000 to build a $40,000 memorial your Committee was some-

what at a loss to know how to. proceed. It was finally decided,

with the informal approval of your Board, to proceed with the

concrete foundations and a finished granite pedestal so designed

that it may be considered a finished product, even though the

bronze superstructure is never placed. This program seemed to

meet with the approval of all parties concerned, and along these

lines we are now proceeding.

Very respectfully submitted,

(Signed) W. J. SHERMAN,

Chairman.

The report was ordered received and placed on file.

President Johnson stated that the State Architect

adopted the plans suggested by the committee for the

improvements at Fallen Timbers, and also explained

the situation at Campus Martius, asking whether the

Society wished to express its wishes as to future ac-

tion. No action was taken by the Society.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOGAN ELM PARK

General George Florence, Chairman of the Com-

mittee, read the following report:

As chairman of the Logan Elm Park committee, I respect-

fully submit the following report for 1925.

There has been no further damage by wind or lightning

to the Great Elm, and from all visible appearances it is in a very

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healthy condition, even though it carries the scars of the dam-

age caused by storm three years ago.

The General Gibson Grove that was planted a year ago is

growing, with few losses, and they are being replaced.

Thousands of people continue to visit this historic old tree

annually. On October ₄th the Ohio History Day Association

held its annual meeting at the Park, and with most unfavorable

weather conditions had more than 3000 people present. Mr.

John Wilson very kindly donated the use of a field -- had he

not done so there would not have been room to park the auto-

mobiles. It is hoped that additional land can be secured soon.

The road leading from the Columbus and Portsmouth road

was widened to the entrance of the park during the summer.

This adds very much to the safety of visitors arriving from and

departing in that direction.

(Signed) GEORGE FLORENCE,

Chairman,.

The report was duly received and ordered placed on

file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BIG BOT-

TOM PARK

Secretary Galbreath read the following report:

The Park is in good condition, and we have not been trou-

bled by trespassing campers during the past year.

(Signed) ENFIELD BROKAW.

The report was ordered received and placed on file.

 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HISTORICAL

SOCIETIES

Mr. H. R. McPherson, Chairman of the Committee,

read the following report:

At a very recent date I received notification that I am Chair-

man of this committee, hence nothing constructive has been at-

tempted by the committee, and there is little to report. During

the past few days I have hurriedly collected a few facts which

will be briefly presented.

During the past year a list of Historical Societies was pre-

pared by C. B. Galbreath, Secretary of the Ohio State Arch-

aeological and Historical Society, which is believed to include

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