Wawasee Flotilla; Commodores; Gordon (Short) McCormick; Jack DeHaven; John Kroh; Clark L. (Ted) Rogers; Joe Hughes; William Beemer; Mike Kiley; Wiley (Bill) Spurgeon; T.L. (Bud) Kline; Jane G. Nearing; John Sudlow; Helen Alfrey; Harry (Jack) Alfrey
This a portrait of the Wawasee Flotilla Commodores, taken on June 25, 1989. Standing (from left to right) are Gordon (Short) McCormick, Jack DeHaven, John Kroh, Clark L. (Ted) Rogers, Joe Hughes, William Beemer, Mike Kiley, Wiley (Bill) Spurgeon,...
The relationship between Charles and his brother Miles was a close one. Dr. Miles lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a short train ride away. It was reported that when Gene was ill in August of 1902 that a special train brought Miles to Geneva to tend...
The "Washington" is shown docked at Madison, Indiana, just above the Trow Flour Mill. On its sign you can see part of the word 'Perfection'. Perfection flour was shipped all over the country, and to other countries, by boat and rail. The mill...
This is the Pennsylvania Railroad freight station after the east end of the building had been taken off and a new frame structure had been constructed in its place. This took place sometime around 1918. The doors that you see down the side of the...
Construction was begun in 1879 and the intended use of the building was as a "school house for the colored pupils." In short order the patrons were unhappy with the location of the school. "The noise and bustle of business localities" seemed to...
A photograph and short article from the Ferdinand News newspaper in a full-page feature on the history of the town of Ferdinand, IN. Pictured is Reverend Mother Seraphine, prioress of the Benedictine community at Ferdinand. Keywords: portrait, nun,...
