History; County government; Pioneers; Families; Farm life; Farming;
Mr. McCormick describes his work as an "An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Reclamation of Lands and the Progress of Town and Country".
The Jefferson Foundry was located on what is now the front lawn of the Lanier Mansion. In later years it was the McKim-Cochran Furniture Factory. It was torn down in the 1930s.
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Louisville...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
This two story brick Old Federal style mansion with Greek Revival cornices was built for Senator Jesse David Bright in 1837. Bright was a controversial politician who expressed pro-slavery sentiments in his political career. He served as Lt....
Brown family; Brown, George; Architecture; Agriculture
The red brick house at 700 W. Porter Avenue was built in 1885 for George Brown. Constructed in the Queen Anne style popular at that time, the home featured hand-carved fireplaces and oak stair railings, frescoed ceilings, gingerbread trim, and...
This home is situated on a narrow lot only 22 feet wide. It was built in 1850 by the famous architect, Francis Costigan, who had already built the Lanier Mansion and Shrewsbury House, two premiere homes in Madison. Historic Madison on its web...
This home is situated on a narrow lot only 22 feet wide. It was built in 1850 by the famous architect, Francis Costigan, who had already built the Lanier Mansion and Shrewsbury House, two premiere homes in Madison. Historic Madison on its web...
These photographs of the City of Huntington and Huntington County were commissioned by the Huntington City-Township Public Library; Huntington, Indiana. Henry Drover's home. 327 Etna Avenue. Southwest corner of Charles Street and Etna Avenue. Ray...
Sidewalks; Houses; Trees; Street maintenance & repair
These photographs of the City of Huntington and Huntington County were commissioned by the Huntington City-Township Public Library; Huntington, Indiana. Jefferson Street looking South. Purviance Mansion at left. Business district and homes on North...
Letter from M. Jacques-Francois Piquet concerning his research of the French architect Charles Garnier, who designed the Matthew Mansion. From the Collection of Nancy Jonas, owner of the Matthews Mansion, Ellettsville, Indiana.
These photographs of the City of Huntington and Huntington County were commissioned by the Huntington City-Township Public Library; Huntington, Indiana. Looking South on Jefferson Street from the top of a hill. Purviance Mansion at left. Street was...
The bell was cast in 1849 at the Garrett Foundry in Cincinnati and placed in the cupola of the freight depot in the same year. The bell tolled upon the arrival and departure of trains. In the early 1900s the bell was diverted to Richmond, Indiana...
Sources vary as to who designed the hotel, though it is generally credited to Francis Costigan. The hotel encompassed 100 years of history in Madison. Another hotel, Fitzhugh's Hotel, which had been built in the 1830s was removed from the site...
Matthews Brothers Stone Company; Dwellings; Matthews, John (1806-1883)
From the Collection of Nancy Jonas, owner of the Matthews Mansion, Ellettsville, Indiana. Cut background image on right side to fit on scanner; back of photograph is blank.
