The building which
currently houses the Sandusky County Historical Society
Museum was built in 1884. The cost of the Victorian
style home was $14,000, and was considered to be the
finest home in Fremont. It was a wedding present for
Carrie June, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. David June,
upon her marriage to Martin Holderman on September 10,
1884. The wedding was held at the June home, which at
the time was located on the corner of Park Avenue (then
known as Main Street) and Birchard Avenue. That home was
removed in 1914. The reception was held in the newly
constructed residence.
Another beautiful
reception was held in the home after the marriage of
Clarrisa Marie Holderman to Doctor Marcel Wesley
Sherwood of Texas on June 22, 1912.
For many years the
home was known as the Holderman home, and remained in
the family until 1942, when it was sold by the heirs to
the Beth Israel Congregation. It served as a religious,
educational and social center for the Jewish community
of Fremont and the surrounding area. Declining
membership was a deciding factor in selling the
property.
In 1977 a strong wind
caused structural damage to the porch, which had to be
removed. The Sandusky County Historical Society
purchased the property in 1981, enabling the
organization to house their various artifacts under one
roof. In addition, a large room on the first floor
serves as a meeting room for programs and lectures.
Researched and written by Alice
Plihall