Tag Archives: Milford

Former advertisement for a chick hatchery is seen in Milford

Posted on March 2, 2024 by historynut11

This week’s post is somewhat unusual. A few years ago while walking in downtown Milford, where I used to work, I noticed a painting of a baby chick on the upper level and one side of an old building. After … Continue reading →

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Old building in downtown Milford dates to the early 1900s

Posted on February 11, 2024 by historynut11

I worked in Milford for nearly 20 years so I’m quite familiar with the history of the town including its buildings. Shown in this week’s photo is the Oppenheim building at the corner of Main and Emeline streets in downtown … Continue reading →

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Trace of interurban railway remains in Milford Junction

Posted on November 7, 2022 by historynut11

Through the years I’ve posted several times about remnants of the Winona Interurban Railway. I’ve enjoyed researching the history of the interurban railway and finding out more about it. This week’s photo shows where the interurban crossed through in Milford … Continue reading →

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House in Milford was once used for a funeral home

Posted on June 11, 2022 by historynut11

There is an interesting history associated with a house located on Emeline Street in Milford, just east of the railroad tracks. Neff Funeral Home was once operated in the house by John Russell Neff and his wife, Iva. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Exposed railway a reminder of Milford’s past

Posted on April 19, 2020 by historynut11

Before I start with this week’s post, I would humbly ask for your prayers for me and my family. Our mother passed away Monday of this week. We said goodbye to her Thursday afternoon. Your prayers will be much appreciated. … Continue reading →

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Remnant of Winona Interurban Railway in Milford

Posted on January 5, 2020 by historynut11

This week I am posting something about another interurban railway, the Winona Interurban Railway. This electric railway went from Goshen to Peru. Along the way, one stop was in Milford in Kosciusko County. The railway came down the middle of … Continue reading →

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House was once a nursing home in Milford

Posted on September 29, 2019 by historynut11

What is now a house in Milford used to be the site of a nursing home. Orn Nursing Home was located on the southwest corner of Main and Syracuse streets in Milford. Mary Orn started taking care of an elderly … Continue reading →

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Another barn within the town of Milford

Posted on April 21, 2019 by historynut11

First of all, I want to wish everyone who looks at this blog a Happy Easter! This week I’m posting something on a third barn I found within the town limits of Milford in Kosciusko County. This one is located … Continue reading →

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Old barn a picture of Milford’s past

Posted on April 7, 2019 by historynut11

Back in December I posted information about an old horse stable or barn in the town of Milford. Here’s another one I found in Milford. It is located on Catherine Street between James and East streets. This is on the … Continue reading →

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Church building converted to new use

Posted on April 7, 2018 by historynut11

West of Milford in Jefferson Township, Kosciusko County, is an area known as Hastings. It was a small community at one time many years ago, though today there is not much evidence left of it. The Island Chapel Church was … Continue reading →

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