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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.
Showing 26 results for Interurbans.
| ID | 63933 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Proposed connector would tie Elkhart, Mishawaka by trolley |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Trolley map |
| Date | June 4, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Yellow Line Connector |
| ID | 51091 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The 'trolley mom' and her baby doing well, getting help |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Skylla Hurt and daughter |
| Date | December 5, 2012 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Public Transportation |
| ID | 47956 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former site of Interurban passenger station at 215 W. Marion, now parking lot for Eagles Lodge |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 6 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | March 9, 1986 |
| Page | 39 |
| Subjects | Interurbans |
| ID | 40487 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Valley Line dream never reached destiny |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of locations |
| Date | February 4, 1982 |
| Page | 11 |
| Subjects | Bucklen, Herbert E., Bucklen, Herbert E., Jr., Interurbans, Railroads |
| ID | 39113 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurbans in Indiana - Should they be restored? |
| Source | South Bend Tribune |
| Location | Indiana History File |
| Picture Caption | photos, maps, chart |
| Date | January 1, 1974 |
| History # | 111 |
| Subjects | Inventors, Northern Indiana Railroad, Railroads, Railroads, History of |
| ID | 34798 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban era almost forgotten |
| Notes | South Bend Tribune |
| Source | Other |
| Location | St Joseph County History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of train |
| Date | May 5, 1968 |
| History # | 7 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Car No. 307, Car No. 213, Car No. 211 |
| ID | 38410 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Old-Time Interurbans Come Back On Film |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | horse drawn trolley |
| Date | February 23, 1968 |
| Subjects | Inventors, Trolleys, Elkhart County, Trolley, Horse Drawn |
| ID | 22058 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Legion home being torn down; once served interurban lines here |
| Notes | 215 W. Marion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of building |
| Date | December 24, 1965 |
| History # | 1113a |
| Subjects | Railroad Depots, Interurbans, Building Demolitions, Historic Buildings |
| ID | 41408 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City landmark |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | December 12, 1963 |
| History # | 1113a |
| Subjects | Railroad Depots, Interurbans, Building Demolitions, Historic Buildings |
| ID | 45631 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban Station |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | April 27, 1919 |
| Page | 75 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co. |
| ID | 44667 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. Jackson from Main St. |
| Notes | 917.728 F62 v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | January 1, 1916 |
| Page | 27 |
| Subjects | Hotel Elkhart, Surface Car Terminal, Jackson Boulevard, Interurbans |
| ID | 31889 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Train Wreck |
| Notes | Elkhart Remembered (Elk 977.281 E43e) |
| Source | Non-fiction Collection |
| Location | Elkhart Collection |
| Picture Caption | 1914 photo of derailment |
| Date | December 1, 1914 |
| Page | 57 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Railway, Train Derailments, Interurbans |
| ID | 28115 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Through cars from Elkhart to Toledo is Bucklen's plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 2, 1914 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Railway, Interurbans |
| ID | 44752 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban Station |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62 v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 7 |
| Date | January 1, 1912 |
| Page | 38 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Interurban Trolley |
| ID | 47955 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban passenger station at 215 W. Marion |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 6 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | January 1, 1912 |
| Page | 39 |
| Subjects | Interurbans |
| ID | 45630 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban Station |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 4 |
| Date | January 1, 1911 |
| Page | 75 |
| Subjects | Interurbans, Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co. |
| ID | 48855 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban station |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v. 10 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 3 |
| Date | January 1, 1910 |
| Page | 4 |
| Subjects | Interurbans |
| ID | 40401 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban work is being rushed |
| Notes | Article found in Lake County (Ind) Times |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Indiana History File |
| Date | February 15, 1907 |
| History # | 161 |
| Page | 5 |
| Subjects | Interurban Trolley, Interurbans |
| ID | 44071 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work begins July 1 on this end of Valley Line |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 30, 1906 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Railway, Maxon, Strafford (mayor), Railroads, Interurbans |
| ID | 44025 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen-Warsaw track completed to New Paris |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 25, 1906 |
| Page | 5 |
| Subjects | Railroads, Interurbans |
| ID | 43467 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Interurban and street car matters discussed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 22, 1906 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Northern Indiana Railway Co., Interurbans, Streetcars |
| ID | 43423 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bucklen changes route |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 16, 1906 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Traction Line, Interurbans, Bucklen, Herbert E., Railroads |
| ID | 43424 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bucklen changes route |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 16, 1906 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Traction Line, Interurbans, Bucklen, Herbert E., Railroads |
| ID | 24633 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | LaGrange road will be bonded |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 2, 1904 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph Valley Railway, Interurbans, Bucklen, Herbert E., Railroads |
| ID | 44494 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Laying the double tracks on S. Main St. |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.1 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 5 |
| Date | January 1, 1898 |
| Page | 3 |
| Subjects | Main Street, Elkhart, Interurbans, Interurban Trolley |
| ID | 45633 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Main St; note was paved with wooden blocks |
| Notes | R Elk 917.728 F62r v.2 |
| Source | Flitcraft Scrapbook |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo 1 |
| Date | January 1, 1887 |
| Page | 76 |
| Subjects | Indiana Employment Security Division, Interurbans, Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co., Northern Indiana Railway Co. |