This picture of Anderson's First Methodist Church, the oldest continuous congregation in the city, shows the 1901 building to the right. This building was destroyed by fire December 23, 1960 and a new church was constructed on the same site.
This photograph shows four women standing in front of the tabernacle at Oakwood Park. This octagonal structure was built in 1914 and torn down in 1960.
The Crytal Ball Room, built c.1925 was famous for contracting big bands and entertainment and remained popular through the 1960's. It featured big bands and dancing, roller skating and other events, such as prize fights. Young men bought tickets...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Publicity photographs; Big bands; Dance halls;
The Crytal Ball Room, built c.1925 at the south end of Bass Lake, was a popular place through the 1960's. It featured big bands and dancing, roller skating and other events, such as prize fights. Young men bought tickets for 10 cents for the...
The Crytal Ball Room, built c.1925 at the south end of Bass Lake, was a popular place through the 1960's. It featured big bands and dancing, roller skating and other events, such as prize fights. Young men bought tickets for 10 cents for the...
The original structure was a Methodist Church erected in the 1850s. When it was converted into an opera house, there was additional space added in the back for a stage area. A balcony was needed and a new facade was added. It opened in 1886 and...
The original structure was a Methodist Church erected in the 1850s. When it was converted into an opera house, there was additional space added in the back for a stage area. A balcony was needed and a new facade was added. It opened in 1886 and...
A group photo of campfire girls in October of 1960. The information we have on the individuals is as follows: (Left to right) Sally Yoder, Sandra Kern, Lucy Kitson, Becky Thomas, Elaine Koher, Barbara Wesner, Marcia Rickey, Mary Barb Immel.
This photograph shows the Hirschman and Hazenfield families eating together on Labor Day 1966. Pictured clockwise from left to right are Scott Hirschman, Jan Hirschman, Harold Hazenfield, Pearle Hazenfield, Lynne Hirschman, and Kaye Hirschman.
This photograph was taken of the Hirschman family cottage in 1967. Pictured in the photograph are Lynne Hirschman, Kaye Hirschman, and Scott Hirschman.
Church of God (Anderson, Ind.) ; Auditoriums; Tabernacles;
Original Tabernacle, later called Warner Auditorium. Pictured is probably a Camp Meeting Service (later called Church of God International Convention.) The Tabernacle was torn down after heavy snow damaged the roof in March 1960.
The first courthouse was built in 1811. It was two stories and made of "buckeye logs." It was removed in 1823 and a brick structure built in its place. This old brick courthouse was octagon in form and the entire lower floor was fashioned as a...
Electric signs; Business enterprises -- Indiana -- South Whitley; Trucks; Restaurants
Site of Johnson Brothers Neon Signs in South Whitley, Ind. Trucks haul signs for "Shoney's / Home of the / Hamburger" with a Big Boy image. A Post-It on the back is dated 1960.
Electric signs; Business enterprises -- Indiana --South Whitley; Trucks
Four employees for Johnson Brothers Neon Signs pose next to company trucks. Located next to a white block building with a sign for "CO-OPERATIVE / PRODUCE CO."
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the 1959 March, July, August, September, and November issues of The Speed Way. The Speed Way was a monthly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the 1961 March, April, May, June, and September issues of The Speed Way. The Speed Way was a monthly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included...
Over 6,000 people packed the Madison County courthouse square to hear John F. Kennedy on Oct. 5, 1960. Although Senator Kennedy cannot be seen in this picture, his face is visible on the hats of the people in the foreground.
