Monthly Archives: October 2020

Yet another remnant of the Winona Interurban Railway

Posted on October 24, 2020 by historynut11

This week’s photo shows a hunk of concrete, but that “hunk” has some history to it. It is a surviving remnant of the Winona Interurban Railway in Akron, a town located in Fulton County. The interurban railway came to Akron … Continue reading →

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Old farmhouse part of former Rarick family farm

Posted on October 18, 2020 by historynut11

During the last several years of posting to my Local Remnants blog, I have learned more often than not when I’m driving in rural areas and see old farmhouses and-or barns, there is a story behind each one. This week’s … Continue reading →

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Building in Larwill has some historical significance

Posted on October 10, 2020 by historynut11

Larwill is a small community in Whitley County in and around the intersection of State Road 5 and U.S. Highway 30. First named Huntsville, the name was later changed to Larwill, named for the two brothers who helped with the … Continue reading →

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Intermediate school gym was formerly a high school gym

Posted on October 4, 2020 by historynut11

The 1950s is often considered to be a golden era in Indiana high school basketball. Shown in the photo is a gym built in 1955 and originally used by Concord High School in Elkhart County for basketball games. At that … Continue reading →

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