If you've ever visited the Grafton area, you've probably noticed a soybean field or two, farmhouses, the train tracks, or maybe even the library. Do you know the stories behind these places and the people who call this area home? This is Postcards from Grafton. We're two librarians and historians from the Grafton-Midview Public Library exploring the most fascinating people and places in our community and everything in between. Our history matters. Our community matters. Enjoy the stories.
This podcast is made possible by the Grafton Village History Association. For more local history resources, including photographs, oral histories, newspaper articles, and more, visit gmplibrary.org/localhistory.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dewitte “Dewey” Maddock, long-time resident of the Village of Grafton. Dewey spoke with us on his life experiences growing up in Lorain County from soloing an airplane, his military service overseas, and what many might not know about him–his art!
Dewey is an avid artist and train enthusiast. He once had an entire track set up in his home! He also spent his time making clocks, which you can view in the Doris Wildenheim Local History room.
Thank you, Dewey, for taking the time to speak with us about your incredible life.
For more information, images, and documents related to our community’s history, visit the Grafton-Midview Public Library’s collection online via Biblioboard at https://www.gmplibrary.org/localhistory.
9 Feb 2024
Grafton Railroad History with Paul Justy
We were lucky to speak with Paul Justy, author and Grafton railroad expert. Paul has been a part of the local railroad preservation group for many years, a group which has worked hard to save the historic railroad tower and share knowledge of Grafton's history with everyone. A lifelong resident of Grafton, Paul's interest in the railroad started when he was a child, exploring and learning early on about the industry. Also, Paul and Chris Smith are authors of the book, "The Lost Quarry Industry of Indian Hollow and Willow Park - Grafton, Ohio" which you can borrow from the Library if you'd like to learn more about the quarry industry in the area, made possible by the railroads themselves. Thank you again to Paul Justy for taking the time and sharing his passion for the history of our community.
For more information, images, and documents related to the railroad history of our community, visit the Grafton-Midview Public Library's collection online via Biblioboard at https://www.gmplibrary.org/localhistory.
25 Aug 2023
Gerry Matusik and NASA
Part 2 of our discussion with Gerry Matusik, lifelong Grafton resident, focusing on his experiences working at NASA in the machine shop.
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