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Local History Center

Caption: Explore the history of Westerville, Ohio through historic photos, newspapers, yearbooks, artifacts and more.

About Us

Westerville has a rich and varied history. It was the site of Underground Railroad activity, the Westerville Whiskey Wars and the printing headquarters of the worldwide recognized Anti-Saloon League of America.

The Local History Center at the Westerville Public Library is committed to preserving and sharing that history through collections of material of local and national interest.

Westerville History Center Tours

Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Learn more.

Interested? Download the app or view the web version. Both options are free. Learn more.

Current & Past Exhibitions

Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Local History Center. Learn more.

Collections & Archives of Local Interest

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Historic Photographs of Westerville

Landmarks, events & more

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Historic Maps

Westerville & surrounding areas

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Obituaries & Wedding Announcements

From 1880 to present

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Catalog of Archived Materials

News articles, photos & more

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Anti-Saloon League Museum

Prohibition movement

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Curriculum Guides

For third graders

Historic Photographs of Westerville

Over 5,000 images of Westerville, from the 1800s to present day, have been digitized. This collection includes images of prominent leaders in the community, Westerville-area landmarks, aerial views, high school classes, former businesses and houses.

View the slideshow of featured images from this collection below. Or search the full collection.