An 1860 addition to Western Manual Labor School. The school was operated by Quakers from 1846 to 1916. The name was changed to Friends Bloomingdale Academy in 1862. — — Map (db m17258) HM
In February, 1824, this site was chosen as the permanent seat of justice for Parke County. Eight men christened the town-to-be in honor of the ancient boulders found here. — — Map (db m8927) HM
This Museum Building built in 1839 first used as a seminary; an armory during the Civil War, a school for negro children from 1873-1924, later a gas station, a restaurant, and gift shop.
Purchased in 1975 by Parke Co. Historical . . . — — Map (db m3677) HM
In 1819, the Perry County Seat was moved to centrally located Rome, a prominent river port at the time. This two-story brick building, echoing the design of the first Indiana Capitol building at Corydon, was built in the town's central square to . . . — — Map (db m171499) HM
Heritage Project
Tell City Hall
c. 1898
Tell City had grown into a thriving community in the forty years after its founding by the Swiss Colonization Society. At that time they built this Romanesque Revival style city hall . . . — — Map (db m47411) HM
Site of depot for canal which passed through town at foot of Main Street. Operations through Petersburg ceased 1860. Constructed 1832-1853, canal was nation's longest, connecting Lake Erie at Toledo with Ohio River at Evansville, through Fort Wayne, . . . — — Map (db m23215) HM
"Century of Progress" homes at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair showcased innovative building materials and designs. Visitors marveled at modern features like dishwashers and air conditioners.
In 1935, developer Robert Bartlett brought five . . . — — Map (db m64158) HM
The Brown Mansion is an example of the Queen Anne style of domestic architecture that flourished in England and American during the late 1800s.
An Englishman by birth, George Brown immigrated to New York in 1852 at the age 25. Attracted by the . . . — — Map (db m152860) HM
Side - A
Farmland platted 1852 in Randolph County and listed as station on Indianapolis and Bellfontaine Railroad. Town incorporated 1867. Commerce based on agriculture and, by late 1880's, gas and oil production nearby. Responding to . . . — — Map (db m31322) HM
Established in 1818 and was split off the north end of Wayne County with Winchester made the County Seat. 1820 - 1825 the County included all Territory North to the Michigan Line. Until 1836, included Territory North to Allen County. The 1875 . . . — — Map (db m31376) HM
Side A:
County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1820. First county seat located at Lexington; first courthouse built 1821. Several attempts made 1822-1870 to move county seat to more central location, creating animosity among . . . — — Map (db m22063) HM
Marker Front:
Built 1872. One of the classic "combination" depots for passengers and freight, with board and batten siding, wide overhanging roof, and agent's bay window. Interior included separate waiting rooms for men and women. Served as . . . — — Map (db m22061) HM
Powell House is South Bend's oldest African American home built by Farrow Powell in 1858. It was moved to this location in 1979 from its original site at 420 S. Main St. After being damaged by two previous fires, the house was burnt to the ground . . . — — Map (db m213336) HM
Built in 1891 for Anna Morse Osborn, this home was sold in 1905 to Congressman Cyrus Cline and his wife Jennie. In 1923, their daughter, Carrie, married Dr. Don Cameron (founder of Cameron Hospitals). Carrie bequeathed the home in 1974 to the . . . — — Map (db m218549) HM
The Potawatomi Inn opened for business in 1927, two years after Pokagon State Park was established. The Inn had 40 guest rooms, the dining room and the Lonidaw Lounge. A long open porch, since enclosed, faced Lake James. A night at the Potawatomi . . . — — Map (db m236208) HM
Built in 1847-1849 by Erastus Farnham. A Staunch
abolitionist and one of the local Underground
Railroad leaders, Farnham designed this
home in part to be used as a stop on
the Underground Railroad.
National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m241159) HM
Top
Martha A. Graham
( Drawing of the River Paddle-wheeler. )
Lower Section
Designed in the Greek Classic style by David Dubach, Architect, and built by John Haley c. 1864, with restoration completed c. 1992. It is . . . — — Map (db m46132) HM
The brick privy was built in 1852 by Brooks R. Wooley. Originally located directly behind the courthouse, it was moved to make room for the courthouse annex in 2004. It was considered one of the most luxurious restrooms in the area with six stalls. — — Map (db m45800) HM
The first brick courthouse on this site was built in 1816. The present courthouse was completed in 1864 by John Haley at a cost of $26,135.40. The annex was added in 2005. The courthouse was listed on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and . . . — — Map (db m45995) HM
From where you now stand you are sampling some of the building styles found in Switzerland County. On Main Street to your left are three two-story homes. The farthest from you is a dwelling built in the Italianate style. This design style was . . . — — Map (db m46130) HM
Earl & Hatcher Block
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1865 — — Map (db m34904) HM
Erected on this site in 1845 by John Purdue (October 31, 1802 - September 12, 1876) The John Purdue Block was a collection of 12 stores, each 22 feet wide, occupying the complete block between Columbia and South streets. At the time, it was the . . . — — Map (db m34826) HM
Side One
Lafayette platted 1825. This area was first known as Prospect Hill. Wealthy families built country estates here 1850's - 1860's. Streetcar lines of 1880's transformed Hill into popular suburb. Area declined after World War II. . . . — — Map (db m8694) HM
The Tippecanoe County Courthouse
Neoclassic Architecture
on the
National Register of Historic Places
Construction Started 1881
Completed 1884 — — Map (db m34764) HM
Romanesque Classical Revival Style building designed by Adolf Scherrer, architect of the 1888 Indiana State Capitol. It is Tipton County's third courthouse and was completed, 1894; placed in National Register of Historic Places, 1984; Restored 1988 . . . — — Map (db m37858) HM
Side ‘One’
Vanderburgh County formed, Evansville named county seat 1818. This castle-like structure was completed 1890 for county’s fourth jail and second sheriff’s residence. Stone exterior has step-gables, projecting turrets, crenellated . . . — — Map (db m65225) HM
County commissioners ordered (1873) to replace unsafe bridge over Big Vermillion River at Eugene. Built 1873 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, using existing abutments. Closed to vehicle traffic, 1974. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m3701) HM
County commissioners ordered (1885) as link across Little Vermillion River at Newport & Quaker Point Free Gravel Road. Built 1885 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, sandstone abutments. Floor replaced, 1984. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m3699) HM
Vermillion County was created by an act of the State Legislature January 2, 1824. On this site the first Courthouse was erected in 1825 at the cost of $345.00. The present structure was built in 1924.
This plaque placed in 1974 in Honor of . . . — — Map (db m3676) HM
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places November 29, 1990, by the United States Department of the Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Naatural Resources Division of historic Preservation. — — Map (db m58471) HM
Meals for the treaty participants were prepared in the cook’s cabin.
While the exact number of participants is not known, it is documented that the Potawatomie and Miami tribes camped on both sides of the Wabash River, numbered in the several . . . — — Map (db m76569) HM
During treaty negotiations, military guards stood around-the-clock watch. Captain Kintner was the officer in charge of these men.
Guards were provided shelter when in camp, sufficient ration of beef and bread or flour with salt, and one gill . . . — — Map (db m76576) HM
The original treaty camp had four storage cabins. In addition to storing goods and supplies for the camp, they also stored items for Indian trade.
Traders were instructed to arrive with an attractive selection of items to be used in the treaty . . . — — Map (db m76575) HM
The Mansion House
Historic National Road Tavern
Built 1837
Presented to
The Wayne County, Indiana, Historical Society
January 1967 by
Lola C. Beckett
who also gave her extensive collection
of regional antiquities, gathered with . . . — — Map (db m139311) HM
When you enter the front door, you feel like you are stepping back into 1867 to experience a visit with Milton, Susan, and their three sons, Reuchlin, Lorin, and baby, Wilbur.
Susan Wright wanted to settle down and own their own home for the . . . — — Map (db m152168) HM
This historic courthouse is the third iteration of the Whitley County Courthouse to serve this county. The first building was a wooden structure built in 1841. In 1850, a second courthouse was built on this public square. The structure was a . . . — — Map (db m175638) HM
Built in 1866 By Columbia City, Indiana banker Franklin H. Foust Purchased in 1915 By John C. & Fanny Myers Gifted in 1936 To their daughter, Mary B. Anthes 2003 - 2005 Saved from destruction, Moved, & rebuilt by her grandson & his wife, Greg . . . — — Map (db m228157) HM
Building erected late 1800's.
1915 Grocery opening.
1915 Staff posing for a
photo ready for their
first customers.
Columbia House Interiors
1964 - 2016
Photo of Columbia House Interiors
after remodeling 1981.
Ribbon Cutting . . . — — Map (db m228151) HM
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