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Recorded April 1, 1975 he reflected on his childhood here. He could remember how small the city was and that it was only a village when he grew up with a lot of open areas of land. His mom and aunts would make lots of elderberry jam from the orchards all over Euclid. In the winter there were ponds all over that froze to become a skating rink for children. He remembered the ponds near E. 205 and one on Luikart Drive. Neighborhood rivalries were commonplace between students of Central and Shore high schools.

Roy Larick is a fourth generation Euclidean.  Dating back to 1807 his family has witnessed Euclid in many phases of growth and development.  Mr. Larick's own fascinating interest in the community has made him pursue Euclid's progress and history.

Interviewed October 25th, 1965 Mr. Schwartz bone in 1895, son of German immigrants, recalls some of his favorite memories as he grew up in Euclid. (Approx. 30 minutes.)

December 7th 1977 Mr. Davis detail the 50 year history of the Kiwanis Club at its anniversary Celebration.

Interviewed June 17, 1975, Mr. Votypka has lived in Euclid since 1928 and details the city as he came to know it over his residency.  

Interviewed August 14th, 1975 Dr. Mayar was appointed to pastor of East Shore Methodist Church in October of 1935 by the North East Ohio Methodist Conference.

December 22nd, 1982 Mr. Kremm, a long time resident, shares his well reserved thoughts, feelings and revelations of life in Euclid.

In 1968 Mr. Hazen wrote a letter to the library about his recollections of the early days of Euclid dating back to 1886 when he was born.

Interviewed August 1st 1975, Mayor Sims was our longest running and most revered mayor.  His efforts turned the city around from its struggles through the Great Depression and turned it into a great close knit suburban community that flourished for years to come.