New Bremen Historic Association

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New Bremen Historic Association

Dedicated to preserving and discovering the history of New Bremen, Ohio. See how our town has changed over the years and see how much has remained the same.

We will use this page as a way to educate and update our followers regarding the history of New Bremen, Ohio. In the future look for interesting photo's from our past and learn the history behind them. There will be a few guessing games we may challenge you with as well. And we're very welcoming to your questions! We have countless resources at our disposal and will do everything within our means

to help you answer those questions. We would love for this to be a very interactive page so please get involved. Our community is very fortunate to have so much of our history preserved and our association along with all of the residents of New Bremen wish to preserve and discover every piece of it that we can. Have fun and thanks for coming to our page!

06/22/2026

Continuing our trip today down South Washington St. to another early important building in the history of our town.

William Rabe, of Prussia, Germany arrived here in 1847 and opened a hardware store at 126 S. Washinton St. in 1868. It was the only hardware store between Piqua and Lima for many years and operated until 1940.

In 1880 he also purchased and ran the Rabe Lumber Company at the South Washinton & Cherry Street location. It operated until 1927.

06/19/2026

A look back today to South Washington St. and an early important building in the history of our town.

William Rabe, of Prussia, Germany arrived here in 1847 and opened a hardware store at 126 S. Washinton St. in 1868. It was the only hardware store between Piqua and Lima for many years and operated until 1940.

80 years ago, the Crown Company started production of thermostats in the former hardware building and that quickly diversified into the manufacture of antenna rotators. It is still being used by Crown today, although no antenna rotators are needed any longer.

06/16/2026

A look back today at the 200 block of W. Monroe St. Quite a few changes in 50 years!

06/14/2026

An update on the installation of the James Turrell Skyspace in the Kuenning Dicke Natural Area on the north edge of New Bremen by the Crown Equipment Corporation.

Turrell is considered a pioneer in the field of perceptual art and is best known for immersive installations that use light as a material, challenging audiences to reconsider how they see and experience their surroundings. His work has been exhibited in major museums and public spaces worldwide. Turrell has referred to himself as a "sculptor of light."

"It is an honor to bring a James Turrell Skyspace to our community," said James Dicke II, chairman and chief executive officer of Crown. "The installation will not only serve as a cultural landmark, but as a shared space for visitors to reflect and engage with art in a way that is truly a unique experience."

Crown is working in close partnership with the New Bremen Foundation, owner and steward of the Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area, to ensure the installation enhances the site while respecting its natural character,

06/12/2026

Bremenfest times conclude with today's look back 44 years to the festivities from 1982. These pictures are from our recently acquired collection of photos and slides from Marge and Paul Lietz. They were the Grand Marshalls of the 1989 parade.

Paul passed on 30 years ago in 1996, and Marge passed a few years later in 1999, after having recorded our New Bremen story with thousands of photos in their lifetimes.

06/10/2026

Bremenfest times continues with today's look back 45+ years to the festivities from 1981. These pictures are from our recently acquired collection of photos and slides from Marge and Paul Lietz.

06/08/2026

Bremenfest times continue with today look back 45+ years to the festivities from 1979 & 80. These pictures are from our recently acquired collection of photos and slides from Marge and Paul Lietz.

06/06/2026

Bremenfest times continue with today look back 48 years to the festivities from 1978. These pictures are from our recently acquired collection of photos and slides from Marge and Paul Lietz.

06/04/2026

It is still Bremenfest time! Today let's take a look back at the festivities from 1977. These pictures are from our recently acquired collection of photos and slides from Marge and Paul Lietz.

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New Bremen, OH
45869

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+14196291014

Website

http://www.newbremenhistory.org/

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