Research and Learn

Listen to Oberlinians’ past through the Oberlin Oral History project. View Oberlin in historic photographs. Learn about Oberlin landmarks, monuments, and historical markers. Explore the history of your Oberlin building. Research your family history. Learn how to preserve your old building. Read about Oberlin history.  And much much more.

• Oberlin History Frequently Asked Questions and Timeline
• Use the Resource Center
• Oral Histories
• City Directories
• Historic Photographs
• City-wide Building Inventory
• Landmarks, Monuments and Markers
• Westwood Cemetery
• Just for Kids and Teachers
• Just for Genealogists
• Just for Owners of Old Buildings
• Museum Collections
• History Features
• Bibliography and Links