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

Inscription.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.

Location. 41° 42.94′ N,

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86° 54.257′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County. It is on Wabash Street north of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 Wabash St, Michigan City IN 46360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana,

specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore,

and in Greater South Bend.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Freight Cars to Outlet Stores (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barker Mansion (about 600 feet away); Barker Civic Center (about 600 feet away); First Log Cabin in Michigan City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Michigan City Civil War Memorial

Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, September 16, 2023

2. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side Two

(approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Haskell & Barker Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lincoln Funeral Train (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.

Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

3. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 61 times this year. 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.