Throughout the years, Ohio has seen a great deal of change. Looking back at the past though photos incites nostalgia and an appreciation for how far we’ve come. From department stores and local companies to amusement parks and other vacation destinations, these 15 rare photos of Ohio in the 1980s will mesmerize you.
- Street scenes from Toledo in 1980
David Howard/Flickr
- Geauga Lake souvenir folder photos, circa early 1980s
Brian/Flickr
- 105th and Euclid streets in Cleveland, circa 1981
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- View of Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati taken from the observation deck on the Carew Tower, circa 1980s
Cnyborg/Wikimedia Commons
- Central Avenue in Cincinnati, circa 1982
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- Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, circa 1983
Ohio Sea Grant/Flickr
- View of Main Midway from the Sky Ride at Cedar Point, circa early 1980s
Cedar Point/Facebook
- M. O’Neil Company on Main Street in Akron, circa 1983
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- Marathon Oil Company in Findlay, circa 1985
Doug Focht/Flickr
- Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island, circa 1985
Charles Carper/Flickr
- Columbus and the Scioto River, circa 1985
Charles Carper/Flickr
- Lakeview Park Easter basket in Lorain, 1985
Rona Proudfoot/Flickr
- Arcade Hotel on Fountain Avenue in Springfield, circa 1987
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- Cleveland Union Terminal, circa 1987
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- Main entrance of RTA Red Line Rapid Transit station in Cleveland Union Terminal, circa 1980s
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What do remember about Ohio in the 1980s? Do you have any photos of Ohio in the 1980s? Share your experiences and photos with us!
David Howard/Flickr
Brian/Flickr
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Cnyborg/Wikimedia Commons
Ohio Sea Grant/Flickr
Cedar Point/Facebook
Bruce Ford/Wikimedia Commons
Doug Focht/Flickr
Charles Carper/Flickr
Rona Proudfoot/Flickr
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