This picture gives you an idea of the scope of the incline. In the early days of the railroad, engines were not strong enough or heavy enough to adhere to the tracks. The only means of pulling the train up the incline was horse power. On March 6,...
"In 1894, prominent Jasper businessman John Gramelspacher contracted with local brick mason Anthony Hochgesang to construct a two-story brick bakery building on Jackson Street for his daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Heny Montoux. During its...
A note on the back of the photograph states that Jeannette was about 10 years old. Geneva, Indiana was a town"filled with characters of all descriptions." (Dewald) She was not allowed to play with other town's children, but rather developed a world...
A reproduction of a photograph of John Rothert's General Store, located on 4th St in Huntingburg, IN. The building was built in 1897 and once held the Hemmerlein store. Pictured from left to right: Florence Rothert, Carrie Rothert, Nora Poetker...
Handwritten letter from James Whitcomb Riley to Mrs. W. N. Evans. Dated March 12, 1897. The letter is an apology for not being able to lecture as requested by Mrs. W. N. Evans and her committee. Partial envelope is included.
A photograph in the Jasper Herald of the Merkel School of Columbia Township in Dubois County, IN. Kneeling (from left to right): Albert Brosmer, Simon Brosmer, John Nonte, Tony Heeke, William Goodman. Front row: Frances Brosmer, unknown, Dr. Marmon...
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Name It! & Take It!; Limestone Industry; Quarries and quarrying
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Name It! & Take It!; Limestone Industry; Quarries and quarrying; Thrasher Family
Monroe County (Ind.); Clear Creek (Monroe County, Ind. : Township); Smithville (Ind.); Smithville (Ind.) -- Name It! & Take It!; Thrasher Family; Limestone industry--Accidents; Quarries and quarrying
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Louisville...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.;...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
Madison county, Ind.--History;
Madison county, Ind.--Biography
History of Madison County, Indiana; a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests.
IndNonstandard MARC.
Paged continuously.
Illustrated.
Illustrated history. "Completed by Works Progress Administration personnel under the direction of the Chief of the Reference Department of the Indianapolis Public Library." Introduction signed by L.L. Dickerson
