Boerger Pictorial History

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Aerial Views

Some aerial views of Ft. Loramie from the Sherman Grain Elevator

Monday, June 10, 2013

Inderrieden's Hardware Store

Inderrieden's Hardware Store in Ft. Loramie

Friday, June 7, 2013

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

State Route 66 in Newport

An early look down State Route 66 (or St. Marys Pike) in Newport

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Short's Landing

Some early pictures of Short's Landing on Lake Loramie

Monday, June 3, 2013

Emanuel Reformed Church

The Emanuel Reformed Church of Ft. Loramie was dedicated in 1902. Here is a picture of the church as it looked at one time and the program from that dedication over a century ago.

About Me

My Name is Harry Boerger and I was born on March 15, 1938 in a farm house near Ft. Loramie, Ohio. My parents were Albert G. and Catherine E. "Katy" Barhorst, Boerger. This farm is located at the corner of Boerger & Cardo Roads, Cynthian Twp., Shelby County, Ohio (about 1/2 way between Willowdell & Newport). My parents were farmers, good hard-working Roman Catholics, both were of German Heritage.

As most families during the depression, we also, didn't have a lot of worldly possessions but did get by with God's help. As I became a little older, about 12 or so, the war was over and the economy was apparently picking up. That is when I first found out about auctions. What I found was mostly junk, but there were a lot of old photos. Well today, some 60 years later, I still have most of those old photos and am placing them on this blog for all to see.

I hope that you enjoy my work. If you would like to read more about me, click here. I would also like to thank several people that have made this all possible, click here.