Steamboats; Riverboats; Excursion boats; "Belle of Louisville"; "Idlewild"; "Avalon"; Rivers
The "Idlewild" was sold to J. Harold Gorsage in 1947 and the name was changed to "Avalon". She became the most widely traveled excursion boat on the rivers. During her tramping days she made stops at Omaha, Nebraska; New Orleans; Stillwater,...
Steamboats; Riverboats; Excursion boats; "Belle of Louisville"; "Avalon"; Ferries; USO clubs; Rose Island
Built in 1914 this boat went by the name Idlewild from that date to 1947. She then became the Avalon from 1947 to 1962 when she was dubbed "Belle of Louisville". She is a shallow draft boat which enables her to glide over water that would not be...
Photograph; Avalon; houseboat; Lake Wawasee; Fortune
This black and white photograph shows the houseboat "Avalon" on Lake Wawasee. The "Avalon" was built in 1898 at a cost of $1400.00 for Mr. Fortune of Indianapolis.
Photograph; Avalon; houseboat; Lake Wawasee; Fortune
This is a black and white photograph of the building of the houseboat "Avalon" from 1898. The "Avalon" was built in 1898 at a cost of $1400.00 for Mr. Fortune of Indianapolis.
Rally of 1,000+ Anderson High School students on the south steps of the Madison County Courthouse, February 27, 1933. The rally was part of a strike by students to protest the IHSAA suspension of the AHS basketball team.
Delaware County (Ind.)--Biography; Delaware County (Ind.)--History
Two volume history of Delaware County, Indiana. Volume I is an historical account of early settlement and the development of local government and social organizations within the county. Volume II contains biographical sketches of the residents.
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Noise & Speed Problems Reported; Deputy Dog Sworn In; Graystone Landing Still A Possibility; Halloween Event Canceled; Giant Lives Up to Name
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Public Hearing Draws 50; Fall Festival Deemed a Success; Homecoming Queen Cari Mast and King Reid Hinesley
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Banners Proclaim Sesquicentennial; Greentown Sesquicentennial Information and Schedule Inside; Marshal Shrock Retires
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: A Party Was Planned, An Uninvited Guest Came; THe Spinoff Was Far-reaching and Ongoing; Issues Forum Set for Greentown
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Greentown Fall Festival to Feature Big Band Music; What a Pumpkin; Sunflower Reaches Great Height
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Lost trees Being Replaced; Greentown Trick or Treat Hours; Key Club Swings Into Service
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Additon to Elementary School Taking Shape; A Celebrity in Our Midst; Democrats Nominate Incumbents
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Board Making Revisions to Drug testing Policy; Extension Given On Demolition Order; Greentown Election Day Nov. 2; Town Approves Erection of Sign
