Monthly Archives: July 2016

Electrical substation once served interurban

Posted on July 30, 2016 by historynut11

I’ve probably mentioned this before, but one of the most interesting things I read about and study with history is electric interurban lines. Although many of them did not last very long, they were still an important part of transportation … Continue reading →

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Historic house near downtown Goshen

Posted on July 24, 2016 by historynut11

Another stop on the Goshen Historical Society walking tour last summer featured this Queen Anne style house on Fifth Street close to the downtown area. It was built in 1885 by J.M. Dale, a wealthy dry goods dealer. Obviously the … Continue reading →

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City hall in Goshen originally a library

Posted on July 18, 2016 by historynut11

Goshen’s first library was started in the 1890s by a group of young women known as Philomathians. They collected books for their own use but later allowed the public to access their collection. They wanted a permanent library as the … Continue reading →

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Brick street remnant in Goshen

Posted on July 10, 2016 by historynut11

Last week I posted a stop on the Goshen Historical Society walking tour in June 2015 and here is another stop. Shown is a portion of exposed red paving bricks where an alley intersects Washington Street between Second and Third … Continue reading →

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Former Goshen High School building

Posted on July 4, 2016 by historynut11

In June 2015, I was one of several people walking along during a tour offered by the Goshen Historical Society. These types of tours are an excellent way to learn more about local history and to actually see a historic … Continue reading →

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