Preserving, Sharing, and Celebrating
Our History for 50+ Years
History Is Our Story, and Our Story Is Your Story
What We Are Doing and What We Have Discovered
A Moment in Time Revisited
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School is 100 Years Old This Year
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. However, it will not see 101 years in its current form. As of June 2026, Grandview is building a new school in its current location. The construction management firm Elford Inc. will lead the project. Interestingly, Elford was the firm that constructed the school in 1926. A rising population drove the construction of the school at that time. In 1920, there were 130 pupils registered in the elementary schools. By 1928, student enrollment had grown to 628.
Preserving the Past:
First & Grandview District Inventory
Society evaluated 18 key buildings within the First and Grandview District—an area currently under active planning by the City of Grandview Heights.
These properties, identified in the plan as “redevelopment opportunities,” were assessed for their architectural and historic value. The survey’s focus was on providing relevant background to guide the City’s redevelopment decisions and preserve community character.
You can see the complete evaluation here.
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New History Walks App!
Buckeye Connections
Along the way, you'll discover unique local legends, such as Tad Weed (GHS ‘51), who kicked for Woody Hayes’ 1954 national championship Ohio State football team. He later created the popular WEED oversized tennis racket in the 1970s.
John Hussey, an OSU horticulturist and artist, created the first model of Ohio Stadium.
Woody Hayes’ 1987 funeral was held at First Community Church in Marble Cliff, where former President Richard Nixon delivered the eulogy.
The tour is FREE; download the app at grandviewhistorywalks.org or from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
