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2021 Marked the 150th Anniversary of Murphysburg
HMP hosted an event on Saturday, September 11, 2021, to commemorate the 150th year anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Murphysburg.
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The Olivia Hotel and Apartments
320 South Moffet 1906, Arthur Bendelari Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival Interior: Pompeian Style Exterior: Doric columns
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Women of Murphysburg: The Bendelari Women of The Olivia Apartments
In honor of Women’s History Month, HMP presents “Women of the Olivia,” long forgotten accounts of four unique, smart women who were integral in…
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Eternal Homes… from Murphysburg to Mount Hope Cemetery
Saturday, June 18, 2022. Headstone Restoration Workshop starts at 10:00 AM. Cemetery Mausoleum Vignettes are performed between 3:00 & 8:00 PM.
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Hard Luck: The Billy Cook Story
William Edward “Billy” Cook was born into a life of violence. It was a hard-luck life that would carry him all the way to…
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