Sylvania Heritage Center Museum

Dr. Uriah Cooke’s house is the site of the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum on Main Street, in the heart of downtown Sylvania. Dr. Cooke died in 1942, but the home remained in his family until 1989. The city of Sylvania purchased the house for its museum in 1992. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The office of Dr. Uriah Cooke has been replicated inside the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum in downtown Sylvania. The museum ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A guest bedroom with wallpaper dating back to the early 1900s is on display. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long stands in the room used for record keeping. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A coal burning fireplace sits in the front family room. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

A hand knit cloth containing the names of members of the local Protected Home Circle, a group of citizens who banded together for insurance and safety, is on display.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A hand knit cloth containing the names of members of the local Protected Home Circle, a group of citizens who ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Area Historical Society President Bob Smith leads a tour of the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A photograph of Dr. Uriah Cooke, center left, and his wife Ethel, right, holding their granddaughter Marilyn is on displa. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

The Sylvania Heritage Center Museum was formerly the home and medical office of Dr. Uriah Cooke, who lived there and saw patients from 1897-1942.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Sylvania Heritage Center Museum was formerly the home and medical office of Dr. Uriah Cooke, who lived there and ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long stands in the doorway of a room housing miniature historical houses and other displays.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long stands in the doorway of a room housing miniature historical houses and other ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

The Sylvania Heritage Center Museum is home to several public historical displays, including a room featuring several miniature dioramas.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Sylvania Heritage Center Museum is home to several public historical displays, including a room featuring several miniature dioramas.... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The recreated medicinal stores of Dr. Uriah Cooke are on display at his former home. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long, left, and President Bob Smith lead a tour through the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum in downtown Sylvania.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long, left, and President Bob Smith lead a tour through the Sylvania Heritage Center ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long, left, and President Bob Smith sift through a box of documents in their offices. The society is constantly researching and adding to their collection. Smith says he would particularly like to find a photograph of the west side of the city before the fire of 1887 destroyed many of the buildings.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Area Historical Society Trustee Ted Long, left, and President Bob Smith sift through a box of documents in their ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH