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1. Deutscher Gartner Unterstutzungs Verein Indianapolis [German Gardener's Benefit Society of Indianapolis] Deutscher Gartner Unterstutzungs Verein Indianapolis [German Gardener's Benefit Society of Indianapolis] Clubs; Gardening--Indiana--Indianapolis--Photographs; German Americans--Indiana--Indianapolis--Societies; Gardeners Benefit Society of Indianapolis--Photographs; Portrait photographs The Gardener's Benefit Society of Indianapolis was founded in 1867. Originally called "Deutscher Gartner Unterstutzungs Verein zu Indianaplis," it was one of many cultural and economic organizations. By...

2. Emma Mardulia Jackson English Emma Mardulia Jackson English English, William Hayden 1822-1896; English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; Clothing & dress Emma and William H. English married in 1847 while he was working as a clerk in the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. They had two children, William Eastin English and Rose English Walling. Emma died...

3. William Fortune William Fortune Fortune, William, 1863-1942; Portrait photographs; Portraits; Businessmen; Clothing & dress William Fortune was made chairman of the general reception committee and local groups vied for the chance to entertain him. Through Mr. Wong the prince expressed his desire to see schools, especially Emmerich...

4. Portrait of William E. English Portrait of William E. English English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; Portraits; Clothing & dress During the Spanish American War William E. English obtained the rank of Captain and he used that title throughout the rest of his life. He and his second wife Helen Orr English had one daughter, Rosalind....

5. Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison with Weapons Raised Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison with Weapons Raised Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison and Tecumseh met in August of 1810 in Vincennes. Tecumseh’s aim was to regain some of the land given up by Native Americans in the Indiana Territory. They...

6. Portrait of William Eastin English, 1850?-1926 Portrait of William Eastin English, 1850?-1926 English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Politicians William Eastin English was born near Lexington, in Scott County, Indiana. He was educated locally and in private schools, eventually graduating from the law department of Northwestern Christian University...

7. William E. English in His Apartment at the English Hotel William E. English in His Apartment at the English Hotel Hotels; English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; Fireplaces William E. English lived in apartment 104 in the hotel. He is shown here seated on the couch. The apartment is decorated in the elaborate style of the time period. Through the open door you can see out...

8. View of Englishton Park, Lexington, Indiana View of Englishton Park, Lexington, Indiana Gardens; Houses; English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; English, William Hayden 1822-1896 William H. English was born in Lexington and his family maintained a home there called Englishton Park. English had many interests and was among the wealthiest men in Indiana; he was a banker, U.S. Congressman,...

9. William Fortune William Fortune Commercial Club (Indianapolis, Ind.); Fortune, William, 1863-1942 In 1890, Col. Eli Lilly and his protégé, William Fortune, saw great potential in their city. The population of Indianapolis was growing, the Soldiers & Sailors Monument was under construction in the...

10. Letter of Inquiry Regarding the Elevation of Railroad Tracks Letter of Inquiry Regarding the Elevation of Railroad Tracks Railroad crossings; Railroad tracks; Railroads--Indiana--Indianapolis; Railroads--Safety measures; Fortune, William, 1863-1942; Transportation; Commerce; Safety William Fortune sent letters to New York, Chicago, Boston, and other cities that had elevated tracks, listing concerns and asking for opinions. Their responses showed no changes in freight charges due...

11. Memorial to William Fortune at Boonville, Indiana Memorial to William Fortune at Boonville, Indiana Fortune, William, 1863-1942; Memorials; Warrick County (Ind.) In his later years, Fortune left downtown Indianapolis to join his daughter Madeline’s family at their country home at Trader’s Point, north of the city. He remained in contact with many friends and...

12. 1878 Carrier's Greeting of the Booneville Standard 1878 Carrier's Greeting of the Booneville Standard Fortune, William, 1863-1942; Booneville Standard; Newspaper editors--Indiana; Newspapers Eventually, Mary St. Clair Fortune had enough of moving, divorced her husband, and settled with her three children in Boonville, where she ran a boarding house. William got a job as a printer’s helper...

13. William Fortune and Meredith Nicholson William Fortune and Meredith Nicholson Fortune, William, 1863-1942--Photographs; Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947; Men's clothing; Authors, American Fortune and his wife set up housekeeping in Woodruff Place, just outside the bustling downtown. Fortune was drawn into social activities due to his wife’s gregarious personality, and the family socialized...

14. Portrait of William H. English Portrait of William H. English English, William Hayden 1822-1896; English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Portrait paintings William Hayden English was a businessman and politician who served four terms in the U.S. Congress. In 1880 he was the Democratic candidate for vice president. He and his wife Emma Mardulia English had...

15. Home of William Hayden English Home of William Hayden English Houses; Fences; English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); English, William Hayden 1822-1896 When William H. English purchased the home of W.S. Hubbard at 60 Circle Street he added a wrought iron fence to the property. Later, a stage door of his Opera House opened onto this side so fans wanting...

16. William Hayden English, 1822-1896 William Hayden English, 1822-1896 English Hotel and Opera House (Indianapolis, Ind.); English, William Hayden 1822-1896; English Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Politicians; Businessmen Willam Hayden English, 1822-1896, was a businessman and politician who served 4 terms in the U.S. Congress. In 1880 he was the Democratic candidate for vice-president. He and his wife Emma Mardulia English...

17. Rosalind Orr English Rosalind Orr English English, Rosalind Orr, 1903-1924; English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; Fur coats; Fur garments; Hats; Clothing & dress Rosalind Orr English was the only child of William E. and Helen Orr English. She was killed in 1924 at the age of 21 in an automobile accident on the National Road.

18. Annie Josephine Desmond Fox English, 1853-1885 Annie Josephine Desmond Fox English, 1853-1885 English, Annie Josephine Desmond Fox, 1853-1883; English, William E. (William Eastin), 1850-1926; Clothing & dress; Hats Annie English was William E. English's first wife. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she began appearing on stage at the age of seventeen. She appeared in Indianapolis in September 1875 at the Metropoitian...

19. William Conner House (Conner Prairie Museum) William Conner House (Conner Prairie Museum) Hamilton County (Ind.); Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement; Museums; Porches; Wells; Conner, William, ca. 1773-1855; Frontier & Pioneer Life William Conner, fur trader and state legislator, was the first white settler in Hamilton County. In 1823 his home was the first brick house in the county. Now part of Conner Prairie Living History Museum,...

20. Statue of General William Henry Harrison Statue of General William Henry Harrison Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Monument Circle (Indianapolis, Ind.); Governors; Sculpture; Statues General William Henry Harrison, northeast of the monument, represents the War of 1812 and Battle at Tippecanoe in 1811. The bronze statue was designed by sculptor John H. Mahoney of Indianapolis.
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