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1946 OPPENHEIM'S MONSTER SALE ON HOSIERY
2000 Pairs of Nylon Hose Sold in 2
Hours!
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PEABODY'S SINGING TOWER LISTED ON
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Part of North Manchester's skyline since the 1930s, the
Peabody Retirement Community's Singing Memorial Tower is
110-foot commanding presence. Commissioned by Thomas
Peabody and designed by well-known architect Charles R.
Weatherhogg, the Tower has served as a significant local
landmark since 1937. The "Singing Tower" is now listed
on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
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IN MEMORIAM
Dr. William R. Eberly
(1926-2011), past NMHS president
Howard N. Uhrig
(1924-2011), active NMHS member
Dr. R. Emerson Niswander (1914-2011), long-time NMHS
member
For
obituaries, click here.
Local Pioneer Cemetery Recently Restored
Krisher Cemetery, Chester
Twp., Wabash Co. READ
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THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RECOGNIZES
NORTH MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS
“2009 OUTSTANDING
HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION”
On December 7, 2009, the Indiana Historical Society
recognized the North Manchester Historical Society as
the "Outstanding
Historical Organization"
for the year 2009 in Indiana. We are extremely
proud to have received this annual state-wide award.
Everyone is to be congratulated for their hard work and
continuing efforts. This special recognition is given
annually to a local or county historical society,
organization or site in Indiana "which has demonstrated
remarkable public services and programs to its
community." The awards dinner and ceremony took place in
the Eli Lilly Hall of the Indiana Historical Society
building in Indianapolis.
Pictured in the middle of above photo is Tom Hoback,
Board of Trustees Chair of the IHS. On the left is Nancy
J. Reed, Director of the Center for History, and on the
right is Bill Eberly, NMHS President (2009).
RECENT
ACCESSIONS AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
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RARE
Large 1861 Wall Map of Wabash County
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Oppenheim Family Items
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Grimes-Sheller Hotel Guest
Registers
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Comstock Diaries-Liberty Mills
1840s-1850s
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Simonton Store Accounts--Liberty
Mills 1840s-1850s
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Antique Farm Equipment--Harold
Miller Family
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Fannin-Nichols Family Bible
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Chaise Lounge from Sheller Hotel
circa 1905
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Henry and Caroline Lantz Melodeon
circa 1855
NORTH
MANCHESTER COVERED BRIDGE
TO UNDERGO SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS
According to recent published reports, the Wabash
County Highway Department will soon undertake a needed
restoration project concerning the North Manchester
Covered Bridge that spans the Eel River. This project
will cover major repairs, including
a
new roof, siding repair, a new deck, repair of the
damaged concrete abutments, cleaning and painting, a new
sprinkler system and lighting.
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TRAVELING IHS EXHIBITS FEATURED
AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
Did you see the Traveling Exhibits
during 2011 at the Center for
History? In 2012, we will again host
more wonderful exhibits sponsored by
the
Indiana Historical Society.
These are highly informative,
illustrated displays. During
March-April of 2011, the history of
photography was highlighted: A
PERFECT LIKENESS--Care &
Identification of Family Photographs.
In July-August of 2011, the history
of map-making was featured:
INDIANA THROUGH THE MAPMAKER'S EYE.
The third exhibition-- WORLD WAR
II PHOTOGRAPHS OF HOOSIER
PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN A. BUSHEMI--was
displayed during October and
November at the Center for
History, 122 E. Main
Street, N. Manchester, Wednesday and
Saturday, 10am-2pm. Admission
$3.00; or free to NMHS members.
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MORE
Center for History
Celebrates
Tenth Year Anniversary
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RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
FOR THE MILLER BARN ROOM
AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
On April 2, 2010 the
Miller Family was recognized for their generous
gift to the Center for History of a remarkable
collection of antique farm equipment. Gathered
together for this red ribbon cutting ceremony
were relatives and friends of Harold and Eleanor
Miller,
along with members of the
North Manchester Historical Society and
representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and
Indiana Historical Society.
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CHAMBER HONORS NMHS
WITH 2009
"SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY" AWARD
Pictured, front, l-r, Ferne
Baldwin, Debbie Chinworth, Mike Mckee,
Karl Merritt; back, Joyce Joy, Darlene Bucher,
Nancy Reed.
For more photos and
articles about the IHS and Chamber of Commerce
awards...READ
MORE
DEWITT AUTO IN 2009 FUNFEST
PARADE
 Russ
Reahard pilots the high-wheeling DeWitt auto
replica in the 2009 FunFest parade on Main
Street. Enjoying the chauffeured ride are
Bill and Eloise Eberly. Bill in 2009 was
President of the North Manchester Historical
Society.
John Knarr, photographer.
TWO DEWITT REPLICAS NOW ON EXHIBIT
Have you seen both replica models
of the DeWitt automobile at the Center for History?
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DeWitt Motor
Vehicle Co.
North
Manchester, IN
1908-1910.
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