The Wadsworth village hall is housed in an old brick schoolhouse, Wadsworth School, which was built in 1925.
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My parents lived in Wadsworth for many years and I always loved driving through the tiny, quaint downtown featuring a saddlery shop, a tavern and an antique store and then past a little farm to get to their house in a subdivision with large lots.
The occasional visitor might be lulled into thinking Wadsworth is just an ordinary little town. But, how many small villages have a pyramid, a herd of buffaloes and a restaurant featured on national television? No, this little hamlet in Lake County is far from ordinary.
I spoke with Moses Amidei, village administrator, before heading out to take photos. He said to be sure to get pictures at the Pyramid House on Dilley's Road, which was annexed into Wadsworth this fall. Amidei also suggested taking photos of some local farms, which feature horses, sheep, chickens and even one with buffalo. And I was more than happy to wrap up my assignment with lunch at The Shanty, which has been featured in numerous publications and shows for its great food.
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You can find a bit of Egypt at the Pyramid House tourist attraction in Wadsworth.
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The Pyramid House, which was recently annexed into Wadsworth, offers tours.
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The Wadsworth Feed & Saddlery shop is part of the village's small downtown area.
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The Wadsworth Feed & Saddlery shop offered fresh greenery for sale over the holidays.
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Looking for an antique? Head to downtown Wadsworth.
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Get a taste of the old West at the Duck Inn tavern in Wadsworth.
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Need to fill up your car and grab a quick bite? Stop by Wadsworth Crossings.
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Just past the train tracks, drivers head into downtown Wadsworth.
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Wadsworth Realty is on Wadsworth Road.
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Newport Township Historical Society is in Wadsworth.
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Wadsworth includes both modern subdivisions and small farms.
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In the 1960s, it is said the number of horses outnumbered the people in Wadsworth. Today, horses are still a common scene in the village.
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One farm in Wadsworth features buffalo.
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Wow, those are big cows. Oh wait, those are buffalo!
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Wadsworth and the Lake County Forest Preserve have maintained areas of natural beauty in and around the village.
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A platform near the canoe launch offers beautiful views.
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The canoe launch area of the Lake County Forest Preserve.
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The canoe launch was under a bit of water.
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A silo in Wadsworth harkens back to its farm roots.
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Wadsworth originally grew because it was on the train line.
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Driving around Wadsworth, it is not unusual to see chickens and produce.
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The old white St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a landmark in Wadsworth.
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The new St. Patrick's church is beautiful as well.
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The inside of the old St. Patrick's Church.
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The bells outside St. Patrick Catholic Church.
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A time capsule commemorates 10 years of the old church out back of St. Patrick's.
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A statue sits outside St. Patrick Church.
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Newport Township Fire Department has a station in Wadsworth.
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St. Patrick School serves students in and around Wadsworth.
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Wadsworth offers some good places to eat.
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The Shanty was reconstructed using local reclaimed barn wood restored from neighborhood farms. The restaurant has been featured on "Diners, Drive-In's & Dives."
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The Shanty's menu is ever evolving and inspired by its patrons.
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What's the perfect way to end time photographing icons in Wadsworth? With lunch at The Shanty.
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