Findlay

城市概覽

History

Findlay started as an American military outpost during the War of 1812. After the war Findlay began growing into a town, and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Findlay became a booming city on its ties to the natural gas boom in the late 1880s. During this time Findlay became a manufacturing hub for glass and other energy intensive manufacturing. Late in the boom, Tell Tailor wrote the song Down By the Old Mill Stream while in Findlay, which became a barbershop quartet hit. While heavy industry and the gas itself went up in smoke, the legacy of the boom is felt in the institutions and architecture it left behind. Findlay Ohio has a large number of Victorian era buildings, and most of its public buildings and prominent institutions hail from that era as well. Now Findlay is a city with a few industries that survived, bolstered by its cultural amenities and educational assets to provide services to nearby rural communities.

Culture Because of its location in Ohio, Findlay has strong agricultural and equestrian traditions, especially among those living on the outskirts of the city. Even today the Sheriff has a horse mounted posse, and the University of Findlay operates an equestrian program that has separate farms for western riding and English riding styles. While it's uncommon to see horse drawn carriages on the road as in Amish country, it's fairly common as a leisure activity, and competitions can be a big deal at the county fair. In the summer locals frequent country produce stands and the farmers market for fresh goods. Downtown is more cosmopolitan. Artists tend to live or set up studios in the Jones block and other lofts. Socializing over food and drink is big, and it can be difficult to find a place to sit in popular downtown restaurants during the lunch rush despite Findlay's relatively small size. The American flag is widely flown in Findlay from commercial buildings to private homes due to efforts from John B. Cooke, who purchased thousan

如何抵達

By car I 75 N/S is the main highway cutting through west Findlay, with access from Toledo and Detroit to the north, or Dayton and Cincinnati to the south. There are two main exits to Findlay. SR 224 E/W is a state highway that eventually reaches Akron to the east.

By plane

1 Findlay Airport (FDY IATA), 1615 Gray St, ☏ +1 419 422-4182, [email protected]. A general aviation airport with two grooved asphalt runways. One runway is 6,500 feet, and the other is 4,500 feet. Can support propeller and small jet aircraft. Sells 100LL and Jet A. 813 ft / 247.8 m above sea level. Tune to 132.850 for weather information. (updated Nov 2022)

當地交通

By car Findlay can easily be navigated by car, and parking outside the downtown core is rarely an issue. There is a parking garage downtown for when extended parking is needed.

By bus HATSoperates a public shuttle that runs for limited hours on weekdays, as well as shuttles with more flexible hours to anywhere in the county if pre-arranged.

By bike Biking in Findlay is possible, if a bit treacherous. Motorists in Findlay don't like to share the road, so ride defensively.

On foot Downtown Findlay and the University of Findlay campus are both very walkable, and have shady sidewalks with ample crossings. The outskirts can be hit or miss - You might be walking on a nice sidewalk, the shoulder of the road, or in a ditch. Going from one side of the city to another can take hours, but is doable.

必看景點

Museums

1 Mazza Museum, 100 N Main St (Enter the University of Findlay's Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion.), ☏ +1-419-434-5521. W-F noon - 5PM, Su 1-4PM. The Mazza Museum is an art museum that focuses on children's book illustrations. The museum has a collection of over 12,000 pieces, of which a small fraction are rotated for public viewing. The Museum often hosts authors for talks and book signings. (updated Jan 2019) 2 Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center, 817 Harmon St, ☏ +1 419 423-4954. A specialized library and teaching museum dedicated to multicultural history. Has an exhibit on African American Aviators, and an exhibit on Japanese culture. Hosts an annual Kwanzaa celebration. (updated Jul 2019) 3 Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W Sandusky St, ☏ +1-419-423-4433. W-F 10AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM. This museum offers a look into Hancock County history, including farming implements, business products and memorabilia, and even a bathtub brought back by local veterans from the infamous USS Maine battleship, which was sunk off the coast of Cuba. Aside from local history, the museum houses a few international curiosities, such as a set of samurai armor. The main museum is based in the historic Hull House, itself a prime example of a Victorian era mansion. Other buildings on the museum campus include an 1840s log cabin, an 1860s farmhouse, A Transportation building featuring rare vehicles, and a civic history center. The museum has a small gift shop, and can be rented out for events. $5. (updated Jul 2019) 4 Children's Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave Suite 201, ☏ +1-567-250-9616. A museum oriented towards teaching children job skills. Exhibits are mostly geared at teaching normal jobs, but also include a few specialized fields such as robotics, banking, and visual arts. (updated Nov 2018) 5 Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation (NWORRP), 12505 C.R. 99, ☏ +1-419-423-2995, [email protected]. A small rail museum with a miniature quarter scale rideable train in

體驗活動

Events 1 Annual Flag City Hot Air Balloon Fest, Emory Adams Park. Middle of August. A display of Hot Air ballons. Many food trucks and exhibits similar to the county fair are present. Hot Air Balloon rides are available, but may require preregistration. Free. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Hancock County Fair, 1017 E Sandusky St, ☏ +1 419-429-7344. Late August. A large county fair, featuring amusement rides, food trucks, A demolition derby, a rodeo, cattle shows, pony rides, tractor pulls, crops and crafts competitions, and local merchants. Also features a gospel pavilion and emergency service booths. A tradition since 1852. $7 single day adult ticket), $21 season ticket. (updated Nov 2022) 3 Riverside Wine Festival, Riverside Park. Early summer. A gathering of wineries from across Ohio at the historic Riverside Park. Guests who pay for a tasting ticket can enjoy free samples. Bottles are available for purchase at the event. $25 for tasting, $10 nontasting. (updated Nov 2022) 4 ArtWalk, Downtown Findlay. Afternoon of the first Friday of May and November, 5-9PM. A showcase of the arts and crafts made by the local community in Downtown Findlay. Free. (updated Nov 2022) 5 Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA), 200 W Main Cross St, ☏ +1 419 423-2787. Hosts bands, choirs, plays, musicals, magicians, visiting speakers, and other traveling performances. Has a permanent art gallery, with rotating exhibits. Also hosts a hall of fame for Hancock County residents with significant contributions to the arts. A former art deco Mid