The Website for the
North Manchester Center
for History
is accessible at --
https://northmanchestercenterforhistory.org
Photos, Programming, Calendar Information,
Special Events, Newsletters, Meetings, Exhibits,
Excursions,
Donation Opportunities, Membership,
and much more are provided there. Please bookmark
that site developed by our
Center for History..
History always transitions and evolves.
The interest and need to offer updated content, with
greater participation of our volunteers
and staff members has long been recognized.
We expect to maintain our older website which originated
in 2009 with authorization by the Board of
Directors
of the North Manchester Historical Society.
Primarily, local historical research analyses
and selected databases will be featured at the
current (older) website. An on-line archive of articles
and research studies is accessible here.
Hyperlinks direct you to the relevant pages of info.
Several new research reports on
North Manchester and Wabash County are being
uploaded at this site. Stay tuned!.
Please be patient with all of us as we work through
this transition. Thank you for understanding.
And THANKS for your continuing support!
AN
ARCHIVE OF NMHS PRESS RELEASES
(2010-2019)
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For future
press releases, please go to the
website of the
Center for History.
North Manchester Center
for History
Facade Changes in
2016:
1960s Oppenheim's - 3 Buildings (above)
1920s Oppenheim's Brick Fronts Hidden by Siding
1920s Facade Restored: August 2016
The Center for History
T-F 10-4 and Sat 10-2
Other times by appointment.
Free Admission
122 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962
260-982-0672
Email:
nmhistory@cinergymetro.net
Website:
https://northmanchestercenterforhistory.org
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TRAVELING IHS EXHIBITS FEATURED
Make sure you see the Traveling
Exhibits
at the Center for History!
Please go to the website for
our Center for History
for information on any current
exhibit.
A Recent Exhibition
highlighted--
Hoosiers & Their
Hooch-Perspectives on
Prohibition
More>>
Last
Fall's
exhibit (Sep 1-Oct 13)
highlighted--
INDIANA'S DISASTERS
More>>
Another exhibit examined
INDIANA'S CENTENNIAL
More>>
55 Volunteers Honored
at April 2018 Reception
LEARN MORE>>
Center for History
Celebrated
Tenth Year Anniversary
Read more...
See
slides of the former Acme School, located
just west of North Manchester on
St. Rd. 114.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Click Here to View and Read
About Recent Projects of the
Historic Homes Preservation Group
CONTEMPORARY
OPERA CURTAIN
COMMISSIONED
Major Sponsors were: Beacon Credit Union,
Manchester University, Poet Biorefining,
Shepherd Chevrolet
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1946 OPPENHEIM'S MONSTER SALE ON HOSIERY
2000 Pairs of Nylon Hose Sold in 2
Hours!
READ MORE
PEABODY'S SINGING TOWER LISTED ON
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Part of North Manchester's skyline since the 1930s, the
Peabody Retirement Community's Singing Memorial Tower is
110-foot commanding presence. Commissioned by Thomas
Peabody and designed by well-known architect Charles R.
Weatherhogg, the Tower has served as a significant local
landmark since 1937. The "Singing Tower" is now listed
on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.READ
MORE
Local Pioneer Cemeteries Restored
Krisher Cemetery, Chester
Twp., Wabash Co. READ
MORE
Greenwood Cemetery, Chester
Twp., Wabash Co.
SLIDES
THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RECOGNIZES
NORTH MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS
“2009 OUTSTANDING
HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION”
On December 7, 2009, the Indiana Historical Society
recognized the North Manchester Historical Society as
the "Outstanding
Historical Organization"
for the year 2009 in Indiana. We are extremely
proud to have received this annual state-wide award.
Everyone is to be congratulated for their hard work and
continuing efforts. This special recognition is given
annually to a local or county historical society,
organization or site in Indiana "which has demonstrated
remarkable public services and programs to its
community." The awards dinner and ceremony took place in
the Eli Lilly Hall of the Indiana Historical Society
building in Indianapolis.
Pictured in the middle of above photo is Tom Hoback,
Board of Trustees Chair of the IHS. On the left is Nancy
J. Reed, Director of the Center for History, and on the
right is Bill Eberly, NMHS President (2009).
ACCESSIONS
AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
(For information on
recent accessions, go to the
Center for History website.)
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RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
FOR THE MILLER BARN ROOM
AT THE CENTER FOR HISTORY
On April 2, 2010 the
Miller Family was recognized for their generous
gift to the Center for History of a remarkable
collection of antique farm equipment. Gathered
together for this red ribbon cutting ceremony
were relatives and friends of Harold and Eleanor
Miller,
along with members of the
North Manchester Historical Society and
representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and
Indiana Historical Society.
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CHAMBER HONORS NMHS
WITH 2009
"SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY" AWARD
Pictured, front, l-r, Ferne
Baldwin, Debbie Chinworth, Mike Mckee,
Karl Merritt; back, Joyce Joy, Darlene Bucher,
Nancy Reed.
More photos and
articles about the IHS and Chamber of Commerce
awards...READ
MORE
DEWITT AUTO IN 2009
FUNFEST PARADE
Russ
Reahard pilots the high-wheeling DeWitt auto
replica in the 2009 FunFest parade on Main
Street. Enjoying the chauffeured ride are
Bill and Eloise Eberly. Bill in 2009 was
President of the North Manchester Historical
Society.
John Knarr, photographer.
TWO DEWITT REPLICAS NOW ON EXHIBIT
Have you seen both replica models
of the DeWitt automobile at the Center for History?
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DeWitt Motor
Vehicle Co.
North
Manchester, IN
1908-1910.
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Check out more DeWitts at Egolf Auction,
Rochester IN, November 2011.
CLICK HERE
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