Stratton- Porter, Gene, 1863-1924; Limberlost Cabin - Geneva, Adams County (Ind.); Clothing and dress, 1880-1940; Lincrusta-Walton;
Although the information given states that Gene was 28 years old when this photograph was taken, we know that the Limberlost Cabin was not completed until March of 1895. Gene would have been 32 years of age. She is standing in the music room. ...
In "The Lady of the Limberlost: on page 86 Jeannette writes, "I still treasure the pin which he gave her on their first wedding anniversary - an oblong of black onyx with a little half circle of pearls like a rainbow running across it. When one of...
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...
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.
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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...
Apparently Gene saw to it that Jeannette had some of the childhood experiences that she herself had. This included spending hours outdoors, having animal pets including a bantam rooster and even dressing them in clothes. Gene's rooster was named...
