The Mogadore Historical Society

05/27/2026

Several parade images showcase the Memorial Day celebration. The historical society provided refreshments including water, flags, and cookies. Appreciation is expressed to the organizers of the event. It was a beautiful celebration.

04/27/2026

04/14/2026

The Mogadore Historical Society is holding its Soup and Sandwich luncheon on Wednesday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Russ Pry Community Center.

Attached is a menu of available soups and other foods. Come join us for good food, good conversation, and good company.

We appreciate your support!

04/09/2026

Cordell Glaus

​Pavilion No. 6 at the Lions Park was named for Cordell Glaus, who was born in 1927. After serving in the U.S. Army, Cordell attended Kent State University and became a member of Epsilon Pi Tau, the first Industrial Arts professional fraternity in the state of Ohio. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a major in Industrial Arts, Cordell was the first of two persons in Ohio to receive the Ohio Architect License in 1953. Mr. Glaus served as president of the Mogadore Lions Club from 1965 to 1966.

After working with an engineering and architecture firm in Akron for eight years, Cordell and other colleagues formed the architectural and engineering firm of Glaus, Pyle, and DeHaven. Glaus’s firm was instrumental in designing the plans for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church on Route 532. Other buildings designed by his firm include the First Baptist Church of Akron, the Hoover corporate headquarters in North Canton, and several area high school buildings. Mr. Glaus was also president of the American Institute of Architects / Akron in 1971.

​Retiring from the firm after 26 years, Cordell formed a company with his sons Kent and Gary. Portage Hills Vineyards was the result of Cordell’s interest in viticulture and enology. The vineyard was open until 2002.

​Besides his interest in wine cultivation, Cordell enjoyed bicycling, music, and painting. He was very active in the United Methodist Church in Mogadore, where he was a member for 55 years. Besides his two sons Kent and Gary, Cordell and Lois, who he married in 1953, had a daughter Diane. After Lois passed away, Cordell married Henrietta and became stepfather to Bruce.

03/28/2026

We are so very proud of our Mogadore Youth Historians! When we call, they answer. Greenwood cemetery was in desperate need of a clean up after last month’s windstorm storm.

03/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our soup and sandwich fundraiser last Wednesday. The soup was completely sold out! Here are some pics of the event that day

03/10/2026

Please join us for our soup and sandwich luncheon tomorrow from 11-1pm at the Russ Pry Community Center!

Soup choices:

chicken noodle soup
broccoli and cheese soup
Guinness Irish Stew
Italian wedding soup
ham and bean soup
stuffed pepper soup

Dine in, carry out or delivery

02/27/2026

We extend our gratitude to everyone who supported our February soup and sandwich luncheon. Our next soup and sandwich event is scheduled for March 11th. We look forward to seeing you then. 🍲🍲