MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — Possibly the last images of one of Ohio's most mysterious and forgotten places have been revealed through the lens of a local digital creator, who has a knack for uncovering some of the state's most intriguing history.

In the past year, Mark Soergel has shared rare photos of the Longaberger Basket Building and Whitehall’s former Woodcliff condos on his Facebook page. Recently, Soergel posted dozens of pictures of a former outdoor arena built specifically to host a historical performance about a legendary figure who worked to transform Ohio and the surrounding regions nearly 200 years ago.

“I enjoyed an absolutely gorgeous day on Sunday and hiked up to the abandoned Johnny Appleseed Amphitheater near Charles Mill Lake,” wrote Soergel in the post's caption. “This b

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