Cat's Meows

Cat's Meows 

The Johnstown Historical Society offers Cat's Meows for purchase by the public.
The Cat's Meows' company is woman-owned and was started in Wooster, Ohio in 1982. They continue to craft "little wooden buildings" of local, national, and international landmarks that spark memories and kindle smiles.

They design and print the front of 3/4" thick wood with colorful details, and the back includes written facts about the building. Cat's Meow Village is so named because their black cat mascot, Casper, is hiding on every piece!
Some previously issued Cat's Meows are still available. The price is $15.00 each. There are also specials offered from time to time.
Call 740-967-8721 to reserve yours.

“Herding Cats” by Terry A. Priest
It seemed a great idea many years ago to promote Johnstown for its many interesting histories and people. The Chamber of Commerce began what has now become quite an extensive collection of remembrances of local notables. There are many more houses and stores and sites yet to consider. For those of you are trying to see what you are missing, I have provided you with an inventory of what seems to be all the Johnstown Historical Society Cats Meows Some are retired, some have been redone, a few are still available from us or in antique stores and maybe online. The going price is about $15. The item is named and may have a construction date following it with its current location in town and where you might find it in the Pictorial History of Johnstown.

George Adams Bakery 1925 (South Main and West Pratt) p.62
Church of the Ascension 1915 (276 South Main) p. 151
Wm. Ashbrook Residence 1899 (190 North Main) p. 92, 299
Wm. Ashbrook Homestead 1861 (168 North Main) p. 318
Baptist Church 1869 (1 South Oregon) p. 18, 66, 67, 74
Oliver Bigelow Cemetery Marker 1817 (West Coshocton) p. 10, 14, 257
Buxton-Upham House 1837-1860 (18 West Coshocton) p. 74, 279
CCL Santa House 1966 (South Main St.)
Cornell House 1940 (120 South Main) 75, 302, 303
Cottage Restaurant 1957 (16 South Main) p.239, 245
Crouse-Melick Funeral Home 1925 (77 East Jersey) p. 161
Dashing Diner 2016 (16 South Main Street)
Dick and Gene Pure Oil 1950 (NW corner of Coshocton and Main) p. 246, 251
Dorsey Theater 1926 (80 South Main) p. 236, 300
Douglas Elementary/ Searfoss 1961 (85 West Douglas)
Eder Dairy 1899, in operation 1933-1949 (297 West Coshocton) p.108
Emerson Funeral Home after 1885, business 1837 (136 South Main) p.164, 302
Farmers Supply 1939 (North Main) p. 234, 235, 246, 251
Frank Chambers Stadium 1975
Frederick House 1904 {87 North Main)
Hoover Sunoco 1936-1969 (105 West Coshocton) p. 271, 222, 304
Hughes Furniture (43 South Main) / Johnstown Bank after 1924 (39 South Main) p.226
Johnstown Elevator (200 Track Street) p. 229 mismarked as White Star Mill
Johnstown Federal Savings & Loan 1889 (6 South Main) p.138, 239, 252
Johnstown High School 1927 (80 West Maple) p. 171
Johnstown Independent / Citizens Bank (55 South Main) p. 62, 70, 200
Johnstown Jail 1888 (66 West Pratt St.) p. 28

Johnstown United Methodist Church 1902-1903 (159 South Main) p.80
Old Johnstown School 1884 (166 South Kasson) p. 43, 44, 293
Kasson Hotel (62 South Main) p. 61, 87, 97, 98, 102
Lloyd’s Drug Store Strine*s 1922-1931, Lloyd 1931-1963, Cavendish 1963-1993 (65 South Main) P. 62, 240
Lowe’s Variety Store 1948 (32 South Main) p. 238, 240, 309
Maple Grove Dairy Truck 1947-1987 (257 West Coshocton) p. 160
Mary E. Babcock Library 2006 (320 North Main)
Mastodon Discovery Preserve 1926 (Evans Bike Trail) p. 186-193
Mattingly Boarding House 1880 (23 South Oregon) p. 67, 68
Mausoleum 1917 at Green-Hill Cemetery 1815 (State Route 37 Northwest) p. 51
Mazey Blacksmith 1920-1925 (44 West Pratt St.) p. 254
Melick’s Hardware (34 South Main) p. 159, 309
Miller United Methodist Church 1895 (5241 Miller Church Road) p.233
Monroe Township Hall 1885 (1 S. Main) p. 27, 114, 306
Oregon Elementary School 1951 (125 North Oregon Street)
Dr. Morgan’s House 1920’s (47 North Main) p. 227
Perfect Pink House 1905 (111 North Main St.)
Philbrick House - Linwood Farm 1850-1855 (4986 Caswell Road)
Presbyterian Church, 1837 (81 South Main) p. 16, 72
Rocky Hedge Farm, 1882 (5501 Caswell Road)
Henry B. Rusler House 1866 (122 North Main) p. 20, 291
Tourist Home 1890 (197 North Main) p. 31, 301
Train Depot 1880 (Track and East Pratt St.) p. 81, 82, 83, 89, 298
White Star Mill (East Mill St.) p. 37

All Cats Meows are available at the Museum room of the Historical Society in the Monroe Township Hall.
To secure yours, email tpriest@columbus.rr.com