Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Haskell & Barker Historic District
Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, September 16, 2023
1. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side One
The original plat of Michigan City was enlarged during the 1850s on the east and west sides. The Haskell & barker Historic District comprises approximately twenty-five blocks lining Washington and Wabash Streets on the near west side of downtown Michigan City. The district has both grand and simple architecture that is mostly residential in nature. The Haskell & Barker Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
The district, which was bordered on its west side by the Haskell & Barker plant, reflects this industrial influence by the number of white and blue collar workers who lived in the district. Haskell & Barker began manufacturing railroad cars and over time it grew to be the largest industry in the city with a complex that covered over 40 acres. The owners constructed their house, the Barker Mansion, in the district in 1901, and company housing was built in the district on 4th Street.
Erected by Michigan City, Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 42.94′ N, 86° 54.257′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barker Civic Center (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Log Cabin in Michigan City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Michigan City Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Barker Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lincoln Funeral Train (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary's Parish World War I Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elston Grove Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.
Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, September 16, 2023
2. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side Two
Photographed By Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024
3. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 130 times since then. Last updated on April 6, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. 3. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
