Roseville Historical Society

140 S. Main Street., Roseville, OH 43777

(740) 697-7127

Press Releases

November 7, 2004

Roseville Historical Museum Now Open

By CASEY S. RACE, csrace@nncogannett.com
Staff Writer 

ZANESVILLE -- The Roseville Historical Museum is open six years after the Roseville Historical Society first started collecting memorabilia of the small village. 

The museum, located at 140 S. Main St. in Roseville, is the brainchild of the 70-member historical society, which began collecting items from Roseville residents several years ago. Their hard work paid off this weekend when the museum opened to the general public. 

"We wanted to preserve the history of Roseville," said historical society President Bonnie Ungemach. 

Area families and organizations donated photographs, newspapers and household items over the past several years in hopes of creating a museum to dedicate to the village's history. The village's 155-year past is spread over a dozen displays which contain pottery and bricks, photographs of the old Roseville High School's graduating class members and the old Ironspot School's bell. 

"I lived here all my life, and I've always been into history," said historical society Secretary Joan Spring. "I think young people need to know the history of where they live and learn to appreciate all the hard work that brought this town together." 

Though turnout was nonexistent, historical society members are hoping the museum's collection -- and fame -- will grow in the coming months and years. Society members hope residents will continue to loan or donate historical items from Roseville's past to the museum for display. 

And work continues on the new museum, which is located in the old Masonic Lodge building. The society plans to continue to improve and expand the museum, fixing up and painting the walls and converting the first-floor kitchen and meeting room into an educational center for student use, Ungemach said. 

Ungemach added they hope to have the museum open at least one weekend a month for curious history-goers, but the society has not determined a set schedule at this time. 

Originally published Zanesville Times Recorder, Sunday, November 7, 2004.

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May 14, 2003

Village of Roseville to Screen Documentary Film "Downside Up" to Explore Appalachian Cultural Arts Opportunities.

ROSEVILLE — As part of a grassroots initiative to explore cultural arts opportunities in the village of Roseville, you are invited to attend the screening of the PBS documentary film “Downside Up.” Among the invited guests include local residents, community leaders, economic development organizations in South-eastern Ohio, non-profit organizations, as well as special guest Joy Padgett from the Governor’s Office on Appalachia (GOA). The film will be shown on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 7:00 pm. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 104 N. Main Street, Roseville, Ohio.

“Downside Up” is a documentary about how the town of North Adams, Massachusetts redefined its community after years of economic decline. It is the story of what can happen when an impoverished, working-class town takes the unprecedented step to use art and culture as an economic engine to revitalize a community. North Adams is the home of the largest museum of contemporary art, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MOCA), which opened in 1999 in the abandoned Sprague Electric plant. The film does not cheerlead, but rather inspires the audience to take action based upon the tangible and true story of the power the arts can have in building and enriching communities. 

The film “Downside Up” has already been screened by the following organizations: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MOCA); Cleveland International Film Festival; South by Southwest Film Festival; American Association of Museums; Michigan Society of Planners; and Preservation North Carolina. This film was made available to all 50 states through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). 

Contact: Kathryn Lynch at 703-670-8722, Roseville Cultural Arts Initiative.

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March 1, 2003

JOY PADGETT, GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ON APPALACHIA (GOA) TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER IN MARCH 2003

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Historical Society is pleased to announce that Joy Padgett from the Governor’s Office on Appalachia (GOA) has agreed to be the guest speaker at the next General Business Meeting of the Roseville Historical Society on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 7:00 pm. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located at 104 N. Main Street, Roseville, Ohio.

The theme of Ms. Padgett’s speech is “A Positive Thought Produces a Positive Action.”  Roseville is seeking ways to revitalize and redevelop its community with the assistance of the Governor’s Office of Appalachia as well as the Muskingum County Community Foundation, the Rural Action Organization, and the Ohio Humanities Council. 

The mission of the Governor’s Office on Appalachia is to facilitate economic and social development in the 29 Appalachian counties of Ohio, including Muskingum and Perry counties. The Office, involved with both short and long-term planning, also serves as an advocate for the region by developing policy and promoting specific projects and proposals that originate from the region's residents. GOA receives approximately $4 million annually from the Appalachian Regional Com-mission (ARC) to administer the state ARC program and fund special project development. GOA coordinates this effort with the three Appalachian Local Development Districts: Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Regional Development District in Marietta, Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) in Cambridge and Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) in Waverly. In addition, GOA receives $4.4 million annually from the State of Ohio for ARC-type grants. 

Contact: Mrs. Bonnie Ungemach at 740-697-7127, Roseville Historical Society or the Governor's Office of Appalachia at 614-644-9228.

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May 23, 2001

Roseville Historical Society is celebrating its third year.

ROSEVILLE, OHIO - The Roseville Historical Society is celebrating its third year as an organization by offering a one-quart crock with a copy of Lee Ungemach's original hand painted drawing of the "Hump Back Bridge" as a fund raiser.

The organization first thought about using a photograph but a sketch was less costly.  Ungemach drew it from memory since he did not want any of the buildings around it.  It is being produced at Alpine Pottery and is offered as numbered and signed limited edition. 

These crocks may be purchased for $13 each at 911 North Main Street, Roseville or contact Bonnie Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 or bgu@avolve.net for more information.

There are 40 members in the organization. The officers are: President, Bonnie Ungemach; Vice-President, Kathy Edgell; Secretary, Joan Spring and Treasurer, Mildred Lucas.

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April 21, 1999

Roseville Historical Society Makes Plans to Commemorate
National Preservation Week

ROSEVILLE, OHIO - The Roseville Historical Society plans to meet with local preservation and genealogy groups next week to discuss plans for the 29th Annual National Preservation Week, May 9-15, 1999. This year's theme is "Protecting the Irreplaceable."  Activities have been scheduled at various locations throughout the country.  More information about National Preservation Week can be found on the National Trust for Historic Preservation web site at http://www.nthp.org.

We are still actively seeking information, articles, photographs, etc. on the history of Roseville and the surrounding area. We are planning to display photographs and other memorabilia at the Ohio Ceramic Center, the Municipal Building, the Cope Gallery, the Library, and other locations during the annual Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival.   Please contact society President, Mrs. Bonnie Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 if you have photographs or other memorabilia to display.

The next general meeting for the Roseville Historical Society has been scheduled for Monday, April 26, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Roseville.  This is an open meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Questions about the Roseville Historical Society may be directed to Society President, Mrs. Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 or Society Secretary, Mildred Lucas at (740) 697-7682 or by e-mail: alpinesw@ascenture.net. 

As a non-profit organization the society relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters in its efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the general public about the local history and legacy of this region of
southeastern Ohio.
                                        
Contact: Mrs. Ungemach, President, Roseville Historical Society, (740) 697-7127 or Mildred Lucas, Secretary, Roseville Historical Society, (740) 697-7682.

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February 18, 1999

Roseville Historical Society Seeks to Preserve the Past for the Future

ROSEVILLE, OHIO - The Roseville Historical Society is pleased to announce that the first issue of the Roseville Legend, the official publication of the Roseville Historical Society was recently mailed out to its members.  We are actively seeking information, articles, photographs, etc. on the history of Roseville and the surrounding area for future issues  We are currently seeking information about the Roseville and Crooksville train stations.  Please contact society President, Mrs. Bonnie Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 with your information.

The next general meeting for the Roseville Historical Society has been scheduled for Monday, February 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Roseville.  This is an open meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Individual charter memberships are available for $25.00.  Patrons may send membership requests to: Roseville Historical Society, 91 N. Main Street, Roseville, OH 43777.   Questions may be directed to Society President, Mrs. Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 or Society Secretary, Mildred Lucas at (740) 697-7682 or by e-mail: alpinesw@ascenture.net.  Visit the Roseville Historical Society web site at: http://www.perrycountyohiohistory.org. This web site is provided through the generosity of the Perry County Historical Society.

As a non-profit organization the society relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters in its efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the general public about the local history and legacy of this region of
southeastern Ohio.

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November 24, 1998

Roseville Historical Society Discovers A New Piece of History

ROSEVILLE, OHIO - The Roseville Historical Society is pleased to share news that it recently discovered a long forgotten newspaper published in Roseville in 1897.  The Independent preceded the Leader as the newspaper of choice in the bustling village of nearly 4,000 residents of Roseville at the turn of the century.  A local woman discovered the newspaper while going through the attic and decided to donate it to the Roseville Historical Society after reading about the organization is a previously published  newspaper article.

The first issue of the Roseville Legend will be published in January 1999.  The Legend is the official publication of the Roseville Historical Society.  Anyone interested in submitting information, articles, photographs, etc. about the history of Roseville and the surrounding area is asked to contact society President, Mrs. Bonnie Ungemach at (740) 697-7127.

The next general meeting for the Roseville Historical Society has been scheduled for Monday, November 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Roseville.  This is an open meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Individual charter memberships are available for $25.00.  Patrons may send membership requests to: Roseville Historical Society, 91 N. Main Street, Roseville, OH 43777.   Questions may be directed to Society President, Mrs. Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 or Society Secretary, Mildred Lucas at (740) 697-7682 or by e-mail: alpinesw@ascenture.net.  Visit the Roseville Historical Society web site at: http://www.perrycountyohiohistory.org. This web site is provided through the generosity of the Perry County Historical Society.

As a non-profit organization the society relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters in its efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the general public about the local history and legacy of this region of southeastern Ohio.

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October 19, 1998

    Roseville Historical Society Seeks Support in Passing Local Ordinance to Establish Historic District

ROSEVILLE, OHIO - The Roseville Historical Society is actively seeking support from local government to establish a historic district in the185 year old village. An ordinance has been introduced to the village council to establish an Architectural Review Board. Roseville needs to establish a historic preservation ordinance in order to be eligible to become a Certified Local Government. Once the community receives the designation as a Certified Local Government, Roseville will be able to apply for much needed grants and loans to make capital improvements to infrastructure and historic buildings.

The next general meeting for the Roseville Historical Society has been scheduled for Monday, October 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Roseville. This is an open meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend.

The Roseville Leader newspaper was recently added to the collection of Ohio-published newspapers housed at the Archives Library of the Ohio Historical Society. The scarce copies of the newspaper are available on microfilm.

Individual charter memberships are available for $25.00. Patrons may send membership requests to: Roseville Historical Society, 91 N. Main Street, Roseville, OH 43777. Questions may be directed to Society President, Mrs. Ungemach at (740) 697-7127 or Society Secretary, Mildred Lucas at (740) 697-7682 or by e-mail: alpinesw@ascenture.net.

As a non-profit organization the society relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters in its efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the general public about the local history and legacy of this region of southeastern Ohio.

Contact: Mrs. Ungemach, President, Roseville Historical Society, (740) 697-7127 or Mildred Lucas, Secretary, Roseville Historical Society, (740) 697-7682.

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