Showing posts with label Starke County Historical Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Starke County Historical Society. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 2017
9/2/2017 Dedication at Little Company of Mary/Holy Cross Grounds
The Starke County Historical Society will dedicate the Lincoln Funeral Train Historical Marker at the former Little Company of Mary/Holy Cross grounds in San Pierre on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Railroad Township Trustee, Mandy Thomason will dedicate the former LCM/HC ground as Tierney Park, in memory of John Tierney. Tierney is the San Pierre resident who donated the land for the Little Company of Mary complex, as well as successfully stowed away on Lincoln’s funeral train as a teenager, ultimately ending up in Springfield, Illinois for President’s Lincoln’s funeral.
Thomason will also dedicate the Little Company of Mary Sand Prairie that resides in Tierney park.
Speakers will include Alice Dolezal of the Starke County Historical Society, Mandy Thomason, Charlie Adams of WKVI radio, and Derek Luchik of the Nature Conservancy.
Please join us as we celebrate these new additions to Starke County’s heritage.
Railroad Township Trustee, Mandy Thomason will dedicate the former LCM/HC ground as Tierney Park, in memory of John Tierney. Tierney is the San Pierre resident who donated the land for the Little Company of Mary complex, as well as successfully stowed away on Lincoln’s funeral train as a teenager, ultimately ending up in Springfield, Illinois for President’s Lincoln’s funeral.
Thomason will also dedicate the Little Company of Mary Sand Prairie that resides in Tierney park.
Speakers will include Alice Dolezal of the Starke County Historical Society, Mandy Thomason, Charlie Adams of WKVI radio, and Derek Luchik of the Nature Conservancy.
Please join us as we celebrate these new additions to Starke County’s heritage.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Natural Look Planned for ‘Bison-tennial’ Sculpture
Posted on August 4, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Starke County is planning a more realistic look when it comes to decorating its “bison-tennial” sculpture. Many of the state’s 92 counties are having local artists or students decorate a five-foot-tall fiberglass bison with a design that represents that particular county.
While the design for Starke County’s bison hasn’t been finalized and a painter hasn’t officially been chosen, the county’s Bicentennial Committee has decided the sculpture should have the appearance of a natural buffalo. Loretta Kosloske serves as the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s representative on the committee and has been coordinating the county’s bison installation. She says the choice of decoration will hearken back to when the area’s first explorers traveled down the Kankakee River through Starke County and buffalo were a familiar sight.
The fiberglass bison sculpture was recently delivered to Starke County as part of the Bison-tennial Public Art Project, coordinated by the Indiana Association of United Ways. The goal is for each of the state’s 92 counties to have at least one bison on display along the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay route.
As part of that effort, Kosloske says Starke County’s bison will make an appearance at Wythogan Park in Knox when the Bicentennial Torch passes through the county on Friday, October 7. She adds her group is working with the Starke County Historical Society to find a permanent home for the bison, once the bicentennial celebration comes to an end.
The Starke County Community Foundation teamed up with the United Way to purchase the sculpture.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Starke County is planning a more realistic look when it comes to decorating its “bison-tennial” sculpture. Many of the state’s 92 counties are having local artists or students decorate a five-foot-tall fiberglass bison with a design that represents that particular county.
While the design for Starke County’s bison hasn’t been finalized and a painter hasn’t officially been chosen, the county’s Bicentennial Committee has decided the sculpture should have the appearance of a natural buffalo. Loretta Kosloske serves as the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s representative on the committee and has been coordinating the county’s bison installation. She says the choice of decoration will hearken back to when the area’s first explorers traveled down the Kankakee River through Starke County and buffalo were a familiar sight.
The fiberglass bison sculpture was recently delivered to Starke County as part of the Bison-tennial Public Art Project, coordinated by the Indiana Association of United Ways. The goal is for each of the state’s 92 counties to have at least one bison on display along the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay route.
As part of that effort, Kosloske says Starke County’s bison will make an appearance at Wythogan Park in Knox when the Bicentennial Torch passes through the county on Friday, October 7. She adds her group is working with the Starke County Historical Society to find a permanent home for the bison, once the bicentennial celebration comes to an end.
The Starke County Community Foundation teamed up with the United Way to purchase the sculpture.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
7/3/2016 Starke County Historical Society Hosts Ice Cream Social
Posted on July 2, 2016
Author Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The Starke County Historical Society is hosting its annual “Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social” Sunday afternoon, July 3, at the new Starke County History Center at 1520 South Heaton Street. That’s just north of the Lutheran Church on U.S. 35, on the south edge of Knox.
Owners of an antique car, truck, tractor, motorcycle, or other vehicles are encouraged to bring it for display.
The Lutheran church has given the History Center permission for visitors to park in the church parking lot.
The remodeling of the former office of Dr. Walter Fritz is not complete, but will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. CDT. Music and other entertainment is planned.
Author Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The Starke County Historical Society is hosting its annual “Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social” Sunday afternoon, July 3, at the new Starke County History Center at 1520 South Heaton Street. That’s just north of the Lutheran Church on U.S. 35, on the south edge of Knox.
Owners of an antique car, truck, tractor, motorcycle, or other vehicles are encouraged to bring it for display.
The Lutheran church has given the History Center permission for visitors to park in the church parking lot.
The remodeling of the former office of Dr. Walter Fritz is not complete, but will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. CDT. Music and other entertainment is planned.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Lincoln Memorial Plaque Nears Completion
An official marker to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train passing through San Pierre in 1865 will soon be complete.
Last spring the Starke County Historical Society marked the 150th anniversary of the event by placing a large boulder at the site, south of San Pierre. The location on U.S. 421 is now a township park where Little Company of Mary once stood.
The Starke County Community Foundation announced funding for the plaque last week. Historical society treasurer Deb Mix wrote the grant.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Starke County Historical Society Seeks Schricker Memories
Did you know Governor and Mrs. Schricker?
The Starke County Historical Society is asking everyone who may have known the former Governor or members of his family, to share stories with them.
Were you the Schricker’s paperboy? Did your mother serve on a committee with Mrs. Schricker? Did you ever accompany the “Man in the White Hat” on one of his famous walks around Knox?
No matter how big or how small you think your story might be, the Society encourages you to share your memories with them.
They are also looking for pictures and other Shricker-related items. Donations can be tax deductible. Contact your tax professional for specific information.
If you can take a moment to share a memory to preserve Starke County history call Marilyn Folkers at 574-772-4554 to discuss it with you.
Friday, October 2, 2015
10/16 & 17/2015 Starke County Historical Society Offers Christmas Photo Opportunity
The Starke County Historical Society is offering a special Christmas family photographic opportunity. Sessions can be scheduled at the home of former Gov. Henry F. Schricker on Main Street in Knox. It’s presently the county museum.
The 100 year old residence will be decorated for Christmas, and a photographer will help individuals and families choose the perfect setting. These photos can make great Christmas gifts or can be the centerpiece for your family’s very special Christmas card. Sessions are available Friday, Oct. 16 from 4 until 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. until noon. Call Marilyn Folkers at 574-772-4554 to schedule an appointment time.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
9/25/2015 Starke County Historical Society Fish Fry
The Starke County Historical Society will have a Fish Fry on September 25, 2015 to raise funds for the New Starke County Museum. The event will take place at the Knox Moose Lodge from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adults = $9; Children 6 and under = $4. Carry outs will be available.
Tickets: Adults = $9; Children 6 and under = $4. Carry outs will be available.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Lincoln Funeral Train Commemorative DVD
If you missed the Lincoln Funeral Train program, or if you attended and would like a souvenir, here is your chance to relive local history.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Lincoln Highway - Starke County Tidbit #61
Automobiles were the playthings of the rich until 1909, when
Henry Ford produced the Model T- the first car that the average working family
could afford. The number of cars manufactured and owned began to take off, but
unfortunately there were few good places to drive them! For over half a
century, long-distance travel in the United States had been accomplished by
rail, and few roads suitable for the new horseless carriages existed. If the
early cars did not break down on their own, it was very likely they would get
stuck in mud on the dirt roads outside of cities and towns.
A grass-roots effort began, backed by car companies and
related industries, to pull the country out of the mud. The Good Roads Movement
championed named auto trails on the best available roads and advocated for
government involvement in building hard surfaces on the public highways of the
country. The first named auto trail to be marked from coast-to-coast was the
Lincoln Highway. Only the Yellowstone
Trail, the Lincoln Highway, and the National Old Trails Road were
transcontinental in length and notability, out of the 250 named Auto Trails of
the era.
As you probably know, there were two Lincoln Highways
through Northern Indiana. The original
one (1913-1928) was north of Starke County and went through Noble, Elkhart, St.
Joseph, and La Porte Counties into Valparaiso. Later, the route was straightened to a more
direct route through Kosciusko, Marshall and Starke Counties. This was because U.S. 30 was established in
1926, which led to the changing of the Lincoln Highway to a more direct
southern route in 1928.
The Boy Scouts placed concrete Lincoln Highway markers at 5
different intersections in Starke County as well as across the nation. The following is from the Boy Scouts Council
meetings: DP means direct or straight
ahead post. RP means Right Turn.
DP main crossing Grovertown (Ind. 23) No. 630
RP 300 yds, E of Highway Gravel Loading Plant No. 631
DP main crossing (600 N) Hamlet No. 632
DP crossing roads (550 E) about ½ mile W of Hamlet No. 633
DP at Junction with Road No. 29 (U.S. 35) No. 634
I can find only one of these markers which is still
displayed, although it has been moved from its original location. It is north of the main intersection in
Hamlet – Old 30 and CR 600E on the west side of 600E. There is also a modern metal marker on a tall
post on the northeast corner of the Starke County Co-op’s grain elevator lot in
Hamlet.
The Indiana Lincoln Highway Association is developing a
corridor management plan. If you know of
any other markers or information about the Lincoln Highway, give me a call –
574-772-4311.
Jim Shilling
Starke County Historical Society
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Historical Society Buys Knox Family Practice Building
Published: December 23, 2014
By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Dr. and Mrs. Walter Fritz transferred ownership of the
former Knox Family Practice building and parking lot at 1520 South Heaton
Street in Knox to the Starke County Historical Society yesterday in a signing ceremony at the 1st
Source Bank in Plymouth.
The property is to be developed as additional display and
storage space for the Starke County Museum now located at 401 South Main Street
in Knox. The Main Street building, the home of former Indiana Governor Henry F.
Schricker, will continue to be a major area attraction.
Witnessing the transfer, in addition to president Ron Vendl,
were James Shilling, vice president; Peg Brettin, treasurer; Debbie Mix,
secretary; Ed Hasnerl, Starke County Historian; Judy Caudill, 1st Source Bank,
Knox; and Melba Shilling, former society treasurer.
The Society will be engaging in a Capital Funds Campaign to
finance the original cost of the Fritz building and for remodeling expenses,
with plans to be using the facilities sometime next year.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Starke County Historical Society Building Fund Gets a Boost
Published: December 11, 2014
By: Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The Starke County Historical Society received a check for $5,000 from the Starke County Genealogical Society on Sunday at the annual museum open house on Sunday. The gift will be added to the museum’s building and acquisition fund. The museum is currently using only the Main Street home of former Gov. and Mrs. Henry F. Schricker.
The County’s Historical Society is remodeling the former office of Dr. Walter Fritz on U.S. 35 South, in Knox, for much needed additional display and storage space. Dr. Fritz continues his practice in facilities on Edgewood Drive.
To make a gift to assist the Museum in its expansion project, contact President Ron Vendl at 772-5393 or Vice President Jim Shilling at 772-4311.
By: Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The Starke County Historical Society received a check for $5,000 from the Starke County Genealogical Society on Sunday at the annual museum open house on Sunday. The gift will be added to the museum’s building and acquisition fund. The museum is currently using only the Main Street home of former Gov. and Mrs. Henry F. Schricker.
The County’s Historical Society is remodeling the former office of Dr. Walter Fritz on U.S. 35 South, in Knox, for much needed additional display and storage space. Dr. Fritz continues his practice in facilities on Edgewood Drive.
To make a gift to assist the Museum in its expansion project, contact President Ron Vendl at 772-5393 or Vice President Jim Shilling at 772-4311.
Ron Vendl, president of the Starke County Historical Society, accepts a check for $5,000 from Blanche Richardson, President of the Starke County Genealogical Society, while other members of the Genealogical Society look on, Front Row: Ron Vendl, Alice Dolezal, Blanche Richardson, Ida Kennedy, Susie Szynalski, Back Row: Audrey Kinezian and Patty Williams.
The Starke County Historical Society has launched a three-year, $200,00 capital campaign to buy this building at 1520 S. Heaton St. in Knox.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
11/20/2014 Studebaker to Be Featured at Annual Starke County Historical Society Meeting
Published: November 20, 2014
By: Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The 40th annual meeting of the Starke County Historical Society, tonight, will feature as guest speaker, author Patrick J. Furlong, whose presentation will be “The rise and fall of the Studebaker Corporation.” Business includes the election of officers and 11 members to the board: one from each township in the county and two at-large members. The Knox schools also name representatives to the Society’s board.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. CST with a carry-in meal at the Knox High School Cafeteria. The business meeting and program are expected to start about 6:45 p.m.
Former Starke County Historian, Marvin Allen, and his wife Kathy, will be honored for their work at the Museum and their long association with the Historical Society.
By: Ed Hasnerl, WKVI
The 40th annual meeting of the Starke County Historical Society, tonight, will feature as guest speaker, author Patrick J. Furlong, whose presentation will be “The rise and fall of the Studebaker Corporation.” Business includes the election of officers and 11 members to the board: one from each township in the county and two at-large members. The Knox schools also name representatives to the Society’s board.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. CST with a carry-in meal at the Knox High School Cafeteria. The business meeting and program are expected to start about 6:45 p.m.
Former Starke County Historian, Marvin Allen, and his wife Kathy, will be honored for their work at the Museum and their long association with the Historical Society.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
7/6/2014 Starke Historical Society Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
And if you have a collection of historic items, bring them along to show your friends and neighbors. We have had exhibits of antique cars, motor cycles, trucks, tractors, fire engines, arrowheads, fire arms, military vehicles, native wood turnings, fishing lures, dolls, and many others. We've had spinning wheel demonstrations and have been entertained by dulcimer players. Plus, you will want to look at the exhibits in the Museum.
If you have an exhibit you would like to bring, call me, Jim Shilling, 574-772-4311
Skeeter Small's 1914 Studebaker will be 100 years old this years !!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Preserving your ancestors' photos - Starke County Tidbit No. 55
The Starke County Historical Society was featured on Channel 34 Open Studio program a few years ago. Marvin Allen was a guest and demonstrated the importance of preserving old photographs and digitizing the photos on CD's to be stored for the future. One graphic illustration showed the effect of light and air on photographs. He displayed two identical photographs of his g-g-grandfather. One photo had been stored for over 100 years. The other one was displayed on the wall for the same period of time. The displayed one (left in the attachment) was faded with age while the stored photo was sharp and clear.
The lesson here is to perhaps make copies of your important photos and display the copies while storing the original photo in an acid free envelope. Identify the subject in the photo by writing the name on the back of the photo with a soft lead pencil.
There are several websites that can help you in preservation of your family heirlooms. A good website is http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/. It shows preservation methods for different kinds of paper products, even comic books.
Jim Shilling
Starke County Historical Society
http://www.starkehistory.com
http://www.scpl.lib.in.us/historical/
The lesson here is to perhaps make copies of your important photos and display the copies while storing the original photo in an acid free envelope. Identify the subject in the photo by writing the name on the back of the photo with a soft lead pencil.
There are several websites that can help you in preservation of your family heirlooms. A good website is http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/. It shows preservation methods for different kinds of paper products, even comic books.
Jim Shilling
Starke County Historical Society
http://www.starkehistory.com
http://www.scpl.lib.in.us/historical/
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
11/21/2013 Serial Killer in LaPorte County?
Details of one of the strangest mysteries in Northern Indiana is coming up. Historian Bruce Johnson and Film Producer Stephen Ruminski, from LaPorte, will be at the Starke County Historical Society's annual meeting, presenting a program about one of the most gruesome murder mysteries of all times. It appears that perhaps 40 people were killed by this never-caught individual. Some things to be revealed are -----
What does a set of false teeth have to do with a headless woman?
What was found in the hog lot on a farm in La Porte County?
Why was a piano found on top of children? (Two are in the attached photo.)
And, and, and -- yes, many more questions to be answered --- and some may never be answered.
Save the date of November 21, 2013, for the program at the Knox High School Cafeteria. More information to come later.
Jim Shilling
Starke County Historical Society
http://www.starkehistory.com
http://www.scpl.lib.in.us/historical/
What does a set of false teeth have to do with a headless woman?
What was found in the hog lot on a farm in La Porte County?
Why was a piano found on top of children? (Two are in the attached photo.)
And, and, and -- yes, many more questions to be answered --- and some may never be answered.
Save the date of November 21, 2013, for the program at the Knox High School Cafeteria. More information to come later.
Jim Shilling
Starke County Historical Society
http://www.starkehistory.com
http://www.scpl.lib.in.us/historical/
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