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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 11 results for American Park.
ID63684
Title of ArticleSeveral parks remain closed due to flood damage
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmerican Park sign
DateApril 15, 2018
PageA1, A2
SubjectsFlood of 2018, Parks

ID53901
Title of ArticleBattle with emerald ash borer continues
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateMarch 21, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsEmerald Ash Borer, Trees, American Park, Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department

ID47827
Title of ArticleRivers rise after week's rain
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto at American Park
DateApril 29, 2011
PageA3
SubjectsFloods and Flooding

ID12210
Title of Article$25 Million in building plans
NotesYork Wood Center
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDecember 3, 1985
PageA1
SubjectsDowntown Elkhart Redevelopment, Downtown Elkhart, American Park

ID47483
Title of ArticleAmerican Park
NotesR Elk 917.728 F62r v. 4
SourceFlitcraft Scrapbook
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto 6
DateSeptember 5, 1984
Page45
SubjectsAmerican Park

ID25549
Title of ArticleAmerican Park
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captiondiagram
DateAugust 2, 1982
Page9
SubjectsAmerican Park, Parks

ID29402
Title of ArticleNew parks added to county, city list
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto
DateMay 20, 1978
History #1276a
Page5
SubjectsTreasure Island, Airport Park, American Park, Baker Park

ID47480
Title of ArticleAmerican Park on Elkhart River off Goshen Ave.
NotesR Elk 917.728 F62r v. 4
SourceFlitcraft Scrapbook
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto 3
DateJune 1, 1976
Page45
SubjectsAmerican Park

ID29394
Title of ArticleElkhart city
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateMay 24, 1975
History #1276a
Page32
SubjectsParks, American Park, Baker Park, Beardsley Park

ID25792
Title of ArticleElkhart bikeways lays out seven city, county trails
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionmap of trails, photo of park - photos of Earle Fields, Mrs. Marvin Scher, David, Bruce & Jonathon Scher & Anthony Tucker
DateJuly 10, 1971
History #567a
SubjectsBicycle/Pedestrian Paths, Elkhart Bikeways, American Park, Trails & Paths

ID29408
Title of ArticleGift restores lost park site to city and makes work
SourceAmerican City
LocationElkhart City History File
DateFebruary 1, 1932
History #1276b
SubjectsParks, American Park, American Coating Co.