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[[File:Hay-McKinney House.jpg|thumb|right|The Hay-McKinney Mansion is part of the Western Reserve Historical Society's complex in [[University Circle]].]]
The '''Western Reserve Historical Society''' ('''WRHS''') was founded in 1867, making it the oldest cultural institution in [[Northeast Ohio]]. WRHS is located in [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], [[United States|USA]], and is focused on the history of the [[Western Reserve]]. WRHS celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017.
==About==
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* [[Shandy Hall (Ohio)|Shandy Hall]], located in [[Geneva, Ohio]], was constructed in 1815 by Col. Robert Harper, a son of Alexander Harper, namesake of the township and the first permanent settler in that area. Built in 1815, Shandy Hall is an example of early life and architecture found in the Western Reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shandy Hall in Geneva, Ohio|website=http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/historic-properties-2/shandy-hall-in-geneva/|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref> Shandy Hall is under preservation and is not currently available for public visitation.
* [[Loghurst]], built in 1805 in [[Canfield, Ohio]], is thought to be the oldest residence in the Western Reserve.<ref>http://www.loghurst.org/. Retrieved 2015-2-10</ref> Loghurst continues to be part of the WRHS Collection of historic buildings and properties. Today, the Canfield Heritage Foundation maintains the property and public operation. [http://www.loghurst.org/ Canfield Heritage Foundation] offers additional information.
* The society also owned and operated [[James A. Garfield National Historic Site|Lawnfield]], President [[James A. Garfield]]'s(he liked sex) home in [[Mentor, Ohio]], from 1936, when it was donated by the Garfield family, until 2008, when it was turned over to the [[National Park Service]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=NPS to Fully Operate James A. Garfield Site|date=November 2, 2007|publisher=National Park Service|url=http://www.nps.gov/jaga/parknews/upload/JAG%20final%20press%20release.pdf|accessdate=February 15, 2015|format=PDF}}</ref>
== References ==
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