Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Story of a Brick Bungalow

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Irvington resident, Paula Schmidt has done it again.  With her second post for Vintage Irvington, Ms. Schmidt explores the history of her o...
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Friday, February 22, 2013

Cinderella's Path--Butler Campus c1928

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This lovely walkway meandered through Butler University's Irvington campus. It was dubbed "Cinderella's Path" by some beca...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Summer House on Butler's Campus--c1928

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One of the iconic structures on Butler's Irvington campus was the Summer House. Reflective of the Arts and Crafts era with its boulders ...
Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Johnson Family of 252 South Emerson Avenue

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Some Irvington families dwelled in the same house for decades.  Harry P. and Mabel E. Johnson of 252 South Emerson would be among that group...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Removal of Siding Reveals Original Features of an Irvington Cottage

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Bonna Avenue is a small street that runs next to the former Pennsylvania Railroad.  Light industry and small cottages sprouted along the onc...
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Irvington Cub Scouts--1943

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Scouting for both boys and girls remained very popular in Irvington throughout the twentieth century.  Most local groups were supported by c...
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Abandoned Butler University Campus--1936

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Charles and Myrtle Sammis built their dream home at 256 South Emerson Avenue across from Butler University's campus in 1908.  The couple...
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