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Fremont, Indiana
Steuben County (Ind.); Cities & towns; Business districts; Storefronts; Utility poles; Street lights; Carriages & coaches; Sidewalks; Dirt roads
Fremont was originally named Willow Prairie in 1834. In 1837 it was platted and renamed Brockville. In 1848 the name changed to Fremont in honor of John C. Fremont “the Great Pathfinder.” The town...
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Main Street, Marco, Indiana
Greene County (Ind.); Cities & towns; Business districts; Storefronts; Dirt roads
Marco was settled in 1816 and the town was laid out around 1868. There are theories about the origin of the town name, some say it is for famed explorer Marco Polo and others say it is a combination of...
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Main Street, Mauckport, Indiana
Harrison County (Ind.); Rivers; Streets; Dirt roads; River life
Mauckport was founded in 1827 as New Market and renamed after Frederick Mauck, an early settler of the area. The Ohio River has played a major role in Mauckport history: John Hunt Morgan crossed over the...
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High Street, Red-Key [Redkey], Indiana
Jay County (Ind.); Business districts; Storefronts; Dirt roads; Sidewalks; Utility poles; Carriages & coaches
Laid out in 1854 as Mount Vernon, it was renamed for James Redkey, a pioneer preacher who platted an addition in 1867. Locals have called it Lick Skillet, Grab All and Buzzards Roost for meager meals that...
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Washington Street Bridge Over Iriquois [Iroquois] River, Rensselaer, Indiana
Jasper County (Ind.); Rivers; Bridges; Iroquois River (Ind. and Ill.)
The Iroquois River flows through the town of Rensselaer on its way to the Mississippi River. This iron bridge on Washington Street spanned the Iroquois River until 1941.
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Michigan Avenue North of Pennsylvania Avenue, Indiana Harbor
Lake County (Ind.); Streets; Business districts; Storefronts; Awnings; Utility poles
East Chicago was incorporated in 1889. Inland Steel Company moved to Indiana Harbor in 1901. The Indiana Harbor Ship Canal runs between Lake Michigan and the Grand Calumet River. This street scene shows...
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Burrin Drug Company, South Main Street, Advance, Indiana
Boone County (Ind.); Business districts; Storefronts; Carriages & coaches; Dirt roads
Osceola was founded in 1872. When the town tried to get a post office, it learned another town by that name existed in Indiana. Considering the acquisition of a post office a big advance to the community,...
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