Vigo County Historical Society
Historical Treasure Articles - 1989
City's first legal hanging had high drama in case
Kachinas play integral part in Hopi ceremony
Recording replace the sounds of silence
Fish scales create unique ornamentation
Box shows whimsy of Victorian era
Miniature bunnies seasonal part of Condit collection
Little paintings are big treasures
Lamp sheds light on old technology
Pincushion dolls pretty and useful
Interest in tracking of time led to invention of clocks
Mr. Smith rode early in postal history
'Delineator' forerunner of today's magazines
Practical souvenir saved fairgoer's feet
Hitching posts were necessary decor
Dipping into fruits of local berry season
1893 Chicago exposition was largest of its kind
Illustrations of 1800s not slick, but effective
Early bicyclist, at 71, peddled 100 miles on birthday
Painting conjures up patriotic spirit
Lost limestone lions were local landmarks
A symbol of good life - History's fashionable clothing laced in luxury
Toys of childhood highlight history
Theatre weathered years of change
Beaded purses dotted wardrobes
Tourist's photo albums Hoosier travel logs