According to library historical files, the original location was occupied by the market house located on the square which was on lots 69, 70 and 71 which had been laid aside for a courthouse, jail and public market place. The lots were sold to the...
A freight engine derailment on April 26, 1941, at the Calumet Road crossing caused quite a stir in Chesterton. Curious onlookers came from miles around to survey the damage caused when a carload of hogs overturned and several freight cars were...
Railroads; Railroad construction & maintenance; Trestles; State parks & reserves; Railroad bridges
The footings and abutment for the high trestle are visible evidence of a method of crossing a deep ravine. At this point the course of the railroad turned south parallel to Clifty Creek, which is deep down, immediately beyond the abutments. This is...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Jasper (Horse); Home life; Finances, Personal
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary. She asks for more money when he can send it, as she wants to buy her winter's supply of wood. She received a letter from a friend who heard false reports that Milroy was crossing the Potomac.
Union Traction Company of Indiana ; Bridge failures; Floods;
The March 24, 1913 White River flood brought down the Union Traction Bridge crossing the White River in North Anderson. The photograph shows the repair efforts taken from north bank of the river.
Union Traction Company of Indiana ; Floods ; Bridge failures;
The March 24, 1913 White River flood brought down the Union Traction bridge crossing the White River in North Anderson. This picture shows the repair efforts looking west.
