Diane, You might try the Black River Historical Society. They have louts on Lorain history. Their website is http://www.loraincityhistory.org/ There is a comment link. Use that to ask your question Sue -- Sue Strick, Lorain County Coordinator for OHGenWeb Lorain County Genealogy Page, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen L.C. Mailing List, http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen/mail.htm