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Showing of 54 results for Prairie Street overpass.
| ID | 60563 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Raising community questions |
| Notes | Tent City, Prairie Street Overpass and Elkhart Police Department |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tim Neese listens to Jean Mayes; Neese with James Jackson |
| Date | September 2, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Town Hall Meeting, Neese, Tim (Mayor) |
| ID | 59173 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City Council gives Moore a parting gift |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 10, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Moore, Dick (Mayor), Elkhart City Council, Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 59084 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street overpass opens after 17 months |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Truck on Prairie Street |
| Date | November 20, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street |
| ID | 59087 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A closer look: Overpass progress |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 6 photos of construction progression |
| Date | November 20, 2015 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 59059 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Drivers will soon breathe a sigh of relief as big projects wrap up |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Paving of Waterfall Dr; Prairie Street overpass |
| Date | November 14, 2015 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Sewer Storage Tank, Construction |
| ID | 58761 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'The end is in sight' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Marcus Moore and Amanda Baldwin; Illustration of overpass area |
| Date | September 16, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Traffic |
| ID | 58742 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Future overpass marred by graffiti |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Graffiti on overpass |
| Date | September 12, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Graffiti |
| ID | 58075 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Making progress |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Crew working on Prairie Street overpass; RiverWalk; CSO facility |
| Date | July 19, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Construction, RiverWalk, Sewer Storage Tank |
| ID | 57620 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Intersection closed until mid-November |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 11, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Construction, Middlebury Street |
| ID | 57509 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass in progress |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aerial view of construction site |
| Date | May 30, 2015 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Construction |
| ID | 57369 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street progress continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Construction site |
| Date | May 18, 2015 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Construction |
| ID | 56397 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Stocker Court; Aerial of overpass site |
| Date | April 13, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 55221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Streets will re-open around Nov. 17 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Prairie Street construction area |
| Date | November 11, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Construction |
| ID | 55163 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street overpass work continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 3 photos of aerial view of construction site |
| Date | October 29, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Construction |
| ID | 55155 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass work will last through autumn |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 4 ariel views of construction from St. Vincent de Paul Church |
| Date | October 27, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 54591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Getting a bird's-eye view |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Early construction of Prairie Street overpass (Main and Prairie Streets), photo of John Karasch, photo of Main Street and photo of Prairie Street. |
| Date | July 8, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Streets, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54488 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ground broken for Prairie St. overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mayor Moore |
| Date | June 20, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street overpass, Streets, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54463 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass groundbreaking is Thursday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 18, 2014 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Streets, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54443 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Why not Main Street? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of area |
| Date | June 14, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 54416 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mayor downplays lead danger |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 9, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Moore, Dick (Mayor), Building Demolitions, Public Health Issues, Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 54409 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Business owners react to recent street closures |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of construction |
| Date | June 8, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Streets, Elkhart City, South Main Street |
| ID | 54406 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dust a concern at demolition sites |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 6, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Building Demolitions, Public Health Issues |
| ID | 54390 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lead could be in homes that are being torn down |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | June 4, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Leader, B. Frank (mayor), Public Health Issues, Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 54391 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Street closings will affect motorists |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 4, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Streets, Elkhart City, Prairie Street, South Main Street, Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 54342 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Roofing tile from historic home salvaged for garage |
| Notes | Ron & Frances Ringenberg renovating Turnock home on Vistula St., using tile from home on Prairie St. that will be demolished for Prairie Street overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Roman Vargas |
| Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Turnock, E. Hill, Historic Buildings, Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 53570 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street construction to cost less than expected |
| Notes | Rieth-Riley Construction bid proposal accepted |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | January 24, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) |
| ID | 52115 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie St. exodus under way to make way for train overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Fellipe Garcia at El Rosal Supermarket |
| Date | June 4, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 51640 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Three parcels may be condemned for overpass project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 21, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 51616 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ABK vacuum store moves to Bristol Street |
| Notes | 'Local digest' column |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 18, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | ABK Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service, Prairie Street Overpass |
| ID | 51490 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City seeks overpass funding from Elkhart County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 27, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 51427 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass funding approved by redevelopment commission |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 14, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 51398 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $3.2 million needed from city for Prairie Street overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm � Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of RR crossing |
| Date | February 8, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Major Moves, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 51253 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Braced for looming Prairie Street project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of Cleve Lester & Restaurant Tijuana customers |
| Date | January 13, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Real Estate, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 51254 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Overpass will reduce congestion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | January 13, 2013 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Traffic, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 50403 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Public hearing on proposed Prairie Street railroad overpass set for tonight |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 28, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City, Norfolk Southern Railroad Corp. |
| ID | 50345 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street overpass plan coming together |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 17, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Moore, Dick (Mayor) |
| ID | 49951 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Making way for the Prairie Street overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of ABK owner John Augustine |
| Date | March 28, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, ABK Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service, Carniceria Fruteria, Taqueria Tijuana |
| ID | 49846 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie overpass to uproot 13 homes and 3 businesses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of area |
| Date | March 1, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 49747 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Prairie Street overpass cost reduced by $10 million |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo and artist's rendering |
| Date | February 3, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 49473 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New Elkhart overpass would ease congestion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | artist's conception |
| Date | November 20, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 48940 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | About $2M granted for Prairie St. underpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 20, 2011 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 46543 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More cash for Prairie overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Infodesk |
| Date | November 10, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 44345 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County strikes out on federal transportation stimulus funds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 18, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | County Road 17, Prairie Street Overpass, Funding, Federal Stimulus (2009-2010) |
| ID | 43518 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Transportation plan has $130 million for us |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 17, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings |
| ID | 42248 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bill includes overpass money |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Infodesk |
| Date | July 25, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Prairie Street, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 41447 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rep. Donnelly sends request to USDOT for $70M in stimulus cash |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 13, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Funding, Federal Stimulus (2009-2010), Prairie Street Overpass, Hively Avenue Underpass, Donnelly, Joe |
| ID | 40884 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City will go ahead with $34M plan for overpass |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Infodesk |
| Date | March 26, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 38738 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Churches a reflection of city's ethnicity |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of church buildings |
| Date | August 15, 2008 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Churches, Mennonite, Churches, Catholic |
| ID | 36013 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Project still has issues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Infodesk |
| Date | February 5, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Hively Avenue Underpass, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 29978 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | House OKs $450K grant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 25, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Prairie Street Overpass, Railroad Crossings, Donnelly, Joe |