Mansfield 1939: School Milestones

This 1939 home movie captures Mansfield, Ohio’s transformation, documenting the demolition of the old Mansfield High School and the groundbreaking for John Simpson Junior High. Featuring John Hattery, Vice President of the School Board, and Mrs. Charles Keating, it includes Mayor William J. Locke and a school track meet, blending civic pride with athletic spirit. Shot in faded color or black-and-white, it preserves a pivotal moment in local history amid the late Depression era.