Jefferson Township in Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hoosier Theater
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
1. Hoosier Theater Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 38° 44.835′ N, 85° 4.01′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is at the intersection of Ferry Street and Cheapside Street, on the right when traveling south on Ferry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Ferry St, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chateline House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fire Bells (within shouting distance of this marker); Kessler House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dufour House (about 300 feet away); Armstrong Tavern (about 400 feet away); Armstrong Tavern - 1816 (about 400 feet away); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (about 500 feet away); "Bison-tennial" Public Art Project (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.
Regarding Hoosier Theater. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
In its earlydays the building was used as a produce and general store, featuring tin ware, insurance and liquor. This was the second liquor license held in Vevay, the first being the Armstrong Tavern on Market Street. It was also the first Post Office in Vevay, which remained in the building while owned by the Ku Klux Klan from 1919 to 1926, when Minor Bakes bought it for use as a theatre. It served as a movie theatre from the time of silent movies until it closed in 1955, and live performances were also held here. This building also housed the offices of Vevay Newspapers for several years. Joseph Ma!in, saddle maker, had his first saddle-making operation in this building, and later moved to Madison, Indiana, to receive world-wide acclaim for excellently crafted saddles. In 1813 this land was auctioned off by James Dufour to a person "abroad," which turned out to be Gallatin County, Kentucky. From August 29, 1860, to 1910 the building housed Shaw Enterprises (William and Linda Shaw first owned it, and then it passed to Alfred Shaw, their son). It was then owned by the Ku Klux Klan.
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1. Old Hoosier Theater. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the venue, which was listed in 1982. (National Park Service) (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
2. Hoosier Theater Marker
2. About Us. The Hoosier Theater that you see today had its humble beginnings in 1837. (Hoosier Theater) (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
