Saturday, January 31, 2009. The ground below South street was farm land. There were a few houses on South Main street some distance down. The population was about 1,200, and we seldom met strangers or those we did not know at least by sight. Houses were of frame, two stories in height, and the style of living much plainer than now. Most of the houses had gardens attached, which added much to the comfort of the residents, giving them fresh vegetables during the summer.

Saturday, December 13, 2008. Between Franklin and Main streets were two or three small houses. One was occupied by a tailor named Shivets.

Saturday, December 13, 2008. There were no homes between South Main and Washington streets. This area was mainly cultivated farm land.

Saturday, December 13, 2008. On South street the Haines house stood near South River street. He acted as an agent for Matthias Hollenbach in trading with the Indians, and died 26 Novermber, 1826, aged 56. Somewhat to the east of him lived Daniel White. There were no other buildings on South street.

Friday, February 27, 2009. There were no homes between Washington and Canal streets. This area was mainly cultivated farm land.