Meet George Garfield Dodge 1880-1960, a lifelong resident of Twinsburg. He was born and raised on the farm his grandfather, George Griswold Dodge built. He left school at the age of 11 to help his ailing father run the family farm. His sister’s married and moved away. He married and remained on the farm with …
Tag: Twinsburg Historical Society
Dec 12
Early Merchants of Twinsburg
The Odells were prominent figures in the early history of Twinsburg, and their story reflects the growth and development of the community in the 19th century. John Odell and Lydia Cody married in 1831, embarking on a journey that would see them play a pivotal role in the local economy. Just two years after their …
Nov 01
Shopping Center Stories 1956-1961
From 1956 to 1961, the developers of Glenwood Acre’s, Cleveland Realtor, Joseph Porath and builder, Harold Aronston attempted to build Twinsburg’s first Shopping Center, “Summit Shopping Town.” A 75-store, 16-million-dollar shopping center in Twinsburg. It featured a moving stairway to carry shoppers from store to store; a circular building in the center to house a …
