m, J ■^^ J-" ■''^^o^ .^*^°- ^ •':^'- y\ '^-S^' c/\ '-N^'* y"^."? "^oV" .y .,.0 ■*>, -^ -■ CANTON Situated fiftv-eight miles south of Cleveland and one hundred miles west of Pittsburg is the citv of Canton. It is the county-seat of Stark County and has a population of fifty thousand. Canton is essentially a manufacturing city. It contains two hundred and forty different manufacturing establishments, with a combined capital of ;Jl4, 692,000, producing over five thousand specific articles for the markets of the world. Unlike most other manufacturing cities, however, it is a fine residence city, and has more beautiful homes and streets than any other city in the country twice i size. There are thirty-two churchjs in Canton, all denominations being represented, while the educational advantages are remarkable, there being eighteen school-houses, ranging from eight to twenty-four rooms, where one hundred and sixty-four teachers are employed. Canton's public buildings are among the finest and most attractive in the country. Among them may be mentioned the New Auditorium, the High School, the Public Library, the Aultman Memorial Hospital, the Court House and the Post Office. Canton his two daily papers, two semi-weekly, four weekly and one Sunday paper. Seventy- eight passenger trains steam in and out of Canton daily, while electric cars pass in every direction at all hours. Residents of Canton art fortunate in having the opportunity to attend entertainments of the highest order. The Grand Opera House secures the best attractions in the country, and during the season four excellent lecture courses are maintained. The health- fulness of the city is universally conceded. Rarely for so many years has any city been so free from contagious and infectious diseases. This is due to the excellent system of sewerage and the admirable water supply. Canton has four beautiful improved parks which contain about seventy-five acres. Meyer's Lake, two miles from the centre of the citv, is a beautiful body of water, one mile long and about half a mile wide, surrounded by groves containing over two hundred acres. A casino, hotel, pavilion, summer theatre, and bath houses are located here. It was in Canton that our late President McKinley lived, and this fact alone brings thousands of tourists each year to see his home, and his final resting-place in West Lawn Cemetery. PUBLISHED BY S. H. KNOX & CO., CANTON, OHIO. PANORAMA OF CANTON. This view was taken from the roof of the McKinley Hotel, looking north from Eighth Street. The first building on the left is the City National Bank, the Court House is in the centre, and the Folwcll Block farther north. The building in the rear of the Court House is the Hotel Courtland. HOME OF LATE PRESIDENT McKINLEY. Showing the famous front porch, where thousands of workinijmLn were addressed by President McKinley during the memorable campaign of 1896. His widow still resides here. a t/5 *^ ■= o £ rt a o 9 pS J 71 C I. ct! — ^ ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTIES OF THE COURT HOUSE. The Stark County Court House is one of the most imposing buildings in Canton, being constructed of stone, vrirh huge granite pillars. The building on the left of it is the Courtland Hotel. TUSCARAWAS STREET EAST FROM COURT STREET. Beyond the Court House on the U-ft is the PubHc Square. The tower in the distance is on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railroad Depot TUSCARAWAS STREET WEST FROM MARKET STREET. This thoroughfare leads directly to West Lawn Cemelery, "the city of the dead." On the right is the new Courtland Hotel, containing; about 400 rooms, and cost nearly $400,000. To the left is the Schaefer Block, named after one of Canton's prominent citizens This is a \ic\v of the north half only, showing where all interurban cars stop and is one of the busiest places in the city. All city trolley cars stop here for transfer ot passengers. MARKET STREET NORTH FROM NINTH STREET. Thu building on the right is the McKinley Hotel, named in honor of the late President, while the one on the left is the City National Bank building, both handsome structvires. THE McKINLEY HOTEL. One of the leading places for the entertainment of guests in the city. This structure is built of pressed brick, stone, and iron, and is regarded as \-erv substantial. CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH FROM NINTH STREET Showini; corniT of new Lilirary Buildinj,', City Hall, and First Methodist Cliurch. CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Canton possesses one of the most magniticcnt library buildings in the country. It is the gift of .\ndrc\v Carnegie, the site having been donated by Mr. \V. W. Clark. The library contains over 20,000 volumes, and has an annual income of S7000. « ~ M : O r ►J "c THE DIME SAVINGS HANK. One of Canton's slaunchcst banking institutions, located at Tuscarawas and Walnut Strccis. THE MASONIC TEMPLE. Tllis t)nildins,' is one of the lint-st f(|iii])iH'il 1i>c1l;c Imililin.ys in lliis sciticui of dliin. llu' luw audiloiiuiii luin;,' ilintlly in the- rear. THE HIGH SCHOOL The High School contains twenty-four rooms, and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 700. It was established in rapidly. The faculty consists of twenty teachers, who are specialists in their particular lines. 1854, and has grown PUBLIC SCHOOL. This is one of Canton's many handsome school buildings. Many men' like it arc dotted o\ir llic- city. THE AUDITORIUM. This building was dedicated in the fall of 1904 ; it has a seating capaeily of almost 5000, and is one of the largest buildings of the kind in the country. It is 180 feet sijuare, and cost the city 8158,000 lliE FIRSl PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. This cdilici' is locaU-d at Tuscarawas Strirl ami McKiiiky .\\-crmc. Situated at the c-ormT of .Market and Ninth Streets. A popular One of the worshippers here is .Mrs. Ida McKinlev, widow of the late place of worship for a numlicr of Canton's oldest inhabitants. President. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. This church is constructed entirely of stone, and is the religious home of some of Canton's wealthiest citizens. It is located in West Tuscarawas Street. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. This is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the building in the rear is the parochial school. The THE AULTMAN MANSION Now occupied by Mrs. George D. Hartcr, a daughter of Cornelius Aultman. who assisted in making Canton famous. The mansion is surrounded by a magnificent park of several acres. THE DUEBER-HAMPDEN WATCH WORKS. The greatest manufacturing establishment in Canton. Here watches are made complete from the raw material, and almost 2500 people are employed. THE AULTMAN HOSPITAL. The Aultman Memorial Hospital was donated to the city of Canton by Mrs (norgc- D. Hartcr and Mrs Kate B. Aultman ni memory ot Cornelius Aultman. The building is a large, commodious brick structure, beautiful in design and modem m eciuipmcnt, with four large wards and eighteen private rooms. There is also a ward for the care and treatment of children. MEYER'S LAKE. Two miles from the centre of Canton and easily reached by electric cars, which leave the Public Sciuare every few minutes. The lake is two miles long and a mile and a half wide. TOMB OF LATE PRESIDENT McKINLEY, WEST LAWN CEMETERY This is an excellent view of the tomb wherein lie the remains of the martyred Chief Executive. Standing close to the entrance is one of the military guard of honor always stationed there. ^^-CiAJ^- <-^-CiM° ■Kt*^ ,• ^' V, 1.0 V-.. r^o'' '>- 0^ ^"•n^. ■i-. ^ ^ '^.t'^f'^^''-