Vigo County Historical Society
Historic Treasure Articles - 2001
 

Museum offers look at pair of good skates

Totem pole may seem out of place, but it has local origins

Condit children collected more than 800 advertising cards

Ice man a popular guy through the 1940s

Samplers provided basic needlework skills for young women

Bottle protectors made drips a thing of the past

Charles T. Hyte was a man devoted to education, community

1947 - 1948 Guide Showcases "People Proud of Their Heritage"

Baking powder changes the way people bake

Antique cameras share similarities with modern types

Cookbooks provide us with food for thought

Intense rivalries existed between firefighting companies during the 1800s in Terre Haute

Kitchen gadgets alleviate work grating on your nerves

Terre Haute had connection with Campbell Soup Co.

Easter display may be 'eggs'-actly what you'd like to view

Hats formerly a staple of every woman's wardrobe

Cooking became easier with gas stove

Bracelets helped raise awareness during Vietnam War

'Hoosier Homemakers' exhibit a hit at Historical Museum

Magazines allow us to turn pages of history

Union Hospital comes a long way from its humble beginnings

The circus brought entertainment, excitement to town

Proceeds from wine tasting to help with Dresser restoration

Women's Department Club broadened women's horizons

The Sewing Machine Wars were on between Howe and Singer

What happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Metal Pots likely were grounds for great coffee

Newspapers play a significant role locally

Interesting story behind plaster sculpture

Clara Fairbanks had lifelong commitment to women in need

Historical Museum shares in 'happy days'

Coal has great historical value to Wabash Valley

First hearing aids were a bit bigger

Circus brings back happy memories

Hall tree a proper addition to entry

Many older hotels have checked out

Book gives insight to former mayor's life

Campaign buttons became popular in U.S. in 1896

Hape known for his photographic skill

Author driven to write about franchised auto dealers

Flags flying with renewed meaning

Coca-Cola was a hit at six for a quarter

Costumes part of museum's collection

Cigar press used by city tradesman

Remarkable ability of Hahn on display

Lawn and garden equipment has come a long way

Smallpox once again a high-profile topic

Postcards chronicle Wabash Valley during early 20th century

Vigo portrait restored through "Adopt an Artifact"

Symbolism of wreath makes collection more meaningful

It's nice to recall Christmas past

In olden days, party dress code was elegant attire

 

 

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