Monthly Archives: September 2023

Historic movie theater lives on in downtown Rochester

Posted on September 23, 2023 by historynut11

In smaller towns it used to be a big deal to go to a movie theater. There wasn’t much else entertainment and people would dress up, go to a movie and then maybe get something to eat. Shown in this … Continue reading →

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Historic pharmacy has served multiple generations in Rochester

Posted on September 16, 2023 by historynut11

In the 700 block of Main Street in downtown Rochester is the historic Webb Pharmacy. There has been a drug store at this same location since before the Civil War started and the first one opened in 1860. According to … Continue reading →

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Historic farm in Elkhart County is still a busy place today

Posted on September 9, 2023 by historynut11

I had driven by the Meadowbrook Farm several times and was somewhat familiar with its history, but I never really experienced it until I visited the farm a couple of years ago. It is located on County Road 22, the … Continue reading →

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Interurban bridge remnants still in place in Kosciusko County

Posted on September 3, 2023 by historynut11

I’ve discovered through the years when it comes to remnants of interurban railway bridges, more often than not only the abutments remain. But there are some exceptions, such as this former bridge for the Winona Interurban Railway in Kosciusko County. … Continue reading →

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