Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elston Grove Historic District
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2022
1. Elston Grove Historic District Marker
The role of education is well-evidenced in two of the largest buildings in the district. The Public Library and the Central School were constructed on opposite sides of East 8th Street. While other schools were constructed in Michigan City, Central School supported the promotion of academics for children in the Elston Grove neighborhood since the first building was constructed on the site in 1876 through the time the last building was constructed in 1950.
The desire for educational opportunities for all ages led to the establishment of "The Public Library" in 1897. The building served as a library for not only the Elston Grove neighborhood, but the entire city until 1975 when a new building was constructed nearer the downtown. The Public Library building was the philanthropic project of George Ames, an early city founder, and John Barker, a partner in the railroad car company of Haskell & Barker.
The Elston Grove Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013
Erected by City of Michigan City, Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barker Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barker Civic Center (approx. ¼ mile away); First Log Cabin in Michigan City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Naomi Anderson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles R. Westcott (approx. 0.4 miles away); Haskell & Barker Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Mary's Parish World War I Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lincoln Funeral Train (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2022
2. "Central School" Building Historic Entrance
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2022
3. Elston Grove Historic District Marker
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2022
4. Marker location in front of "Central School"
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 27, 2022
5. "EG" (Elston Grove) Historic District brick-pattern street-markings
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 29, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
