Chesterfield in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dr. J.E. Hett Art Gallery

— Camp Chesterfield —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Dr. J.E. Hett Art Gallery Marker

Inscription. “One of many imaginative and beautiful structures, the gallery incorporates a graceful fusing of stone, steel and glass. The building was designed by Arthur B. Henning, and encircles an area of 200 by 75 feet, divided into three nearly equally sized large rooms, connected by a unique glass corridor." [Adapted from “The Psychic Observer”, September 26, 1955]

The Hett Art Gallery was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 31, 1955 under the direction of the Rev. Clifford Bias, Rev. Mable Riffle, and Dr. J.E. Hett – the generous benefactor who made the construction of the museum possible.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is August 31, 1955.

Location. 40° 6.937′ N, 85° 35.893′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is on Lincoln Drive west of Western Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anderson IN 46017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Western Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sunflower – A Symbol of Spiritualism (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sunflower Hotel (about 300 feet away); The Old Wooden Dining Hall

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(about 300 feet away); Founders Rock (about 400 feet away); The Chapel in the Woods (about 400 feet away); Camp Chesterfield (about 400 feet away); The Garden of Prayer and Sentinel Angel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Dr. J.E. Hett Art Gallery Marker

Dr. John Emil Hett in Art Gallery image. Click for full size.

R. Scott Klutz via Hett Art Gallery & Museum at Camp Chesterfield via Indiana Memory (PD-US)

3. Dr. John Emil Hett in Art Gallery

Hett (third from left) was a Canadian physician who claimed in 1931 that he had developed a serum that prevented and cured various types of cancer. His claim was widely mocked by the medical establishment.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.