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Baptismal Font, Chapel of the Resurrection -
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
(Sepia with soft light.)
Apse, Chapel of the Resurrection -
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
(Vertical 3-shot panorama.)
Spiral staircase that leads to the font at one of my alma maters, Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. This is simply a wonderful and peaceful place to visit.
The Chapel of the Resurrection in Valparaiso, Indiana, is considered the biggest university-oriented cathedral in the U.S. and the second largest university cathedral in the world. It has seating for over 2,000 people. The building was constructed in the 1950’s with a 30-meter chancel, a 9-pointed apse, and a 59-foot nave. The building used over 7 million dollars to create many stained glass windows over 90 feet tall and an alter that reaches 20 feet across the front of the building.
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
The chapel was dedicated in 1959. It has been said that the inspiration for the design of the building was provided in part by the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
The chancel of the Chapel of the Resurrection is 98 feet high and is circular in shape with a roof shaped like a nine-point star. The nave is 58 feet high and 193 feet long. There is seating for approximately 2,000 people, although seating capacity varies depending upon the configuration of the chairs.
Chapel of the Resurrection ~ Valparaiso University
Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270, ISO 100, f/9.0, 18mm, 1/320s
Photographed near the engineering complex on the Valparaiso University campus.
Member of Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
This is one of the meeting rooms in the Christopher Center and Library at Valparaiso University. The space is used for orientation for graduate school.
Date: Circa 1905
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Eiss Hall was constructed by Dr. Daniel W. Eiss in 1889 as a boarding hall for students attending the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, which later became known as Valparaiso University. The structure contained nearly sixty rooms.
By 1916, Eiss Hall, still owned by Dr. Eiss, was in rather poor repair and rumors circulated that the building would soon be razed and replaced by a four story brick structure equipped with a gym. Students had even boycotted the building and placed signs on the premises warning others not to live in the structure due to its derelict conduction.
On July 10, 1917, Eiss Hall, as well as neighboring Vineyard Hall, were completely destroyed by fire. Four firefighters from Valparaiso's Company L of the Indiana National Guard were injured in the blaze. Fireman James Henry Jacoby had to be carried out on Vineyard Hall on a cot. His colleagues, Floyd LePell and John Holman, suffered burnt hands, while William B. Forney, another fireman, was overcome with smoke.
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The following newspaper item appeared in the July 12, 1917, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
$50,000 FIRE LOSS AT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY.
Two of Largest Rooming Halls Destroyed. -- Several Persons Injured.
Valparaiso, Ind., July 10. -- Vineyard and Eiss halls, two of the largest and oldest rooming halls at Valparaiso university, were destroyed by fire last night. The loss is estimated at $50,000. The fire, which originated in the furnace room of Eiss hall, is thought to have been started by a student who earlier in the evening built a fire to heat water.
Damage of $2,000 was done to Eiss hall only three weeks ago, and this was the fifth fire since the hall was built thirty years ago. Vineyard hall burned in 2900, but was rebuilt. Almost the entire block was occupied by the two halls. students of the two halls saved little.
The firemen were assisted by Company L, Indiana national guard, which was drilling in the street when the fire alarm sounded. The two halls were side by side.
Floyd Lepell and John Holman, firemen, suffered burns on the arms. James H. Jacoby, owner of Vineyard hall, was carried out from a sick bed. Scores of roomers fled from the buildings with no time to save any of their personal effect. The two structures were built entirely of pine.
During the run to the university a taxicab, occupied by James Robinson, Frank Olavinski and Miss Ida Coyer, ran into an express wagon and the three were taken to the hospital suffering injuries. Freeman Lane, driver of the wagon, escaped. Low water pressure hindered the work of the firemen.
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The following newspaper item appeared in the July 12, 1917, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
Local, Personal, Social
Vineyard and Eiss halls, two of the largest and oldest rooming houses of Valparaiso, were destroyed by fire Monday night. The alarm was given at 9:30 o'clock and before 11 o'clock the buildings were in ruins. Eiss Hall was insured for $2,500, and Vineyard for $9,700. Adjacent buildings were more or less damaged. John Bartels and family, of this place, were among those who witnessed the fire. The flames lit up Chesterton.
Sources:
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 12, 1917; Volume 34, Number 17, Page 2, Columns 3-4. Column titled "$50,000 Fire Loss at Valparaiso University."
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 12, 1917; Volume 34, Number 17, Page 7, Column 4. Column titled "Local, Personal, Social."
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Date: 1910
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Elmer Starr
Postmark: December 11, 1910, Valparaiso, Indiana
Collection: Brent Barber
Remark: A view of the Sager's Lake mill pond and dam. The two towers visible on the horizon at the far right of this image are the towers attached to the Old College Building at Valparaiso University, while the Auditorium Building is seen just to the left of the two towers. The large brick structure with numerous windows, just to the left and partly in front of the Auditorium Building, is Science Hall. Visible on the horizon at the far left is the Porter County Court House.
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V. U.
VALPARAISO
IND.
New Music Hall.
Date: Circa 1908
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Postally Used (illegible)
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: This building was located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Mound Street and College Avenue; the present day law school (discontinued in 2020) now sits on the site. Music Hall's first floor was also used by university administration. The building was later renamed Kinsey Hall in honor of Oliver P. Kinsey, founder of Valparaiso University. The structure was destroyed by an arson fire in 1970, resulting in the expulsion of three university students.
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Sagers Lake, Valparaiso, Indiana
Date: 1907
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Elmer Starr
Postmark: October 12, 1907, Valparaiso, Indiana
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The two towers visible on the horizon on the far right of this image are the towers attached the Old College Building at Valparaiso University, while the red roof line of the Auditorium building is seen just to the left of the two towers. The large brick structure with numerous windows is Science Hall.
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Stiles Hall, Valparaiso, Ind.
Date: 1924
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Occasionally referred to as the Stiles Hotel, this structure was located on the southeast corner of the present day intersection of Greenwich Street and Union Street and built by Leander Stiles.
The contractors for the building, which consisted of 69 rooms, were Frank P. Thompson, carpenter, and Henry Lemster, mason. The footprint of the structure was 120' x 34'. The ground floor contained 14 rooms, each 11' x 13' in size, one 20' x 31' dining room, a 18' x 20' kitchen, a store room and bedroom off the kitchen, and two closets. The second story had five pairs of rooms, each room being 6½' x 11' feet, and 17 single rooms of 11' x 13' in size. The third story consisted of 22 rooms, each 11' x 13' in size.
The ceilings for each floor were ten feet high and every room was wainscoted. The building also had two cellars, each 15' x 30' in area. The cornice at the top of the building was four feet high and made of heavy galvanized iron. Bay windows extended from the first to third story along the front of the building.
Furniture for the new building was reportedly "first-class in all respects." Leander Stiles contracted with Henrietta LaPell to supply the furniture.
Stiles Hall was considered a relatively modern building when constructed, having steam heat and "modern improvements." During World War I, troops from Company C were housed here. One noted resident of Stiles Hall was Lowell Thomas, a famous writer, broadcaster, and traveler. The hall was operated by the Stiles family under relatively strict rules. Dues to these rules, the hall was popularly referred to as "Libby Prison."
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The following news item appeared in the August 24, 1911, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
VALPARAISO
Mrs. Mary F. Stiles has let the contract for the improving of Stiles Hall on College Hill. Hardwood floors, hot and cold water will be put in and replastering and painting done. Work was started Monday and when completed will be one of the finest rooming houses on the Hill.
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 24, 1911; Volume 28, Number 32, Page 2, Column 1. Column titled "Valparaiso."
Sources:
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; July 29, 1880; Volume 24, Number 31, Page 3, Column 5. Column titled "The Stiles Block."
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; August 5, 1880; Volume 24, Number 32, Page 3, Column 1. Column titled "Local."
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Valparaiso's 16 Emily Crompton at bat while Illinois 23 Sydney Mallott also waits for the pitch. I took the photo through a net, which shows up as blurry black spots with this f-stop.
Valparaiso's center fielder Kayla Skapyak had a busy day but not always a successful one. In four innings, Illinois hit a double, a triple, and a home run to lead 9-0. The mercy rule ended the game after 4-1/2 innings.
Date: 1911
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Valparaiso University fielded several baseball teams that were associated with disciplines taught at the institution during the early 1900s. The Scientific team was one of these Valparaiso University teams. Written in ink on the reverse of this postcard is the following "The Scientific Base Ball team 1911 Valparaiso University."
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Lover's Repose, Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Date: April 1920
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Brent Barber
Remark: The Valparaiso University Administration Building is visible in the background of this image.
Built in the late 1880s, the student foot bridge over the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks, which was located adjacent to the Valparaiso University campus, was commonly referred to as "Lover's Repose." The foot bridge was common location for students to socialize; it also provided access to Sager's Lake on the opposite side of the tracks from the university. If a train happened to pass under the foot bridge while a young couple was crossing, then the couple was supposed to kiss until the train had passed. The bridge was condemned by the Valparaiso Board of Works and Public Safety on June 9, 1967, and dismantled later that year. The foot bridge was condemned because parts of the wooden structure were found to be decaying and unsafe. The steel portion of the bridge was purchased and removed by Bill Wellman and placed near Wellman's Restaurant on US Highway 30. On October 8, 2005, the original steel portion of the foot bridge was relocated back onto the Valparaiso University campus, led by the Valparaiso Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This view in this image is looking south toward Sager's Lake.
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5 CENTS
THIS
College Currency
GOOD FOR
FIVE CENTS IN THE
ACTUAL BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT
C. W. Boucher, Cashier
H. B. Brown, President
5
Date: Circa 1875-1900
Source Type: Obsolete Scrip
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Ames
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, which operated from 1873 through 1900, later to be renamed Valparaiso College in 1900, and then renamed again as Valparaiso University in 1906, issued scrip as a form of trade. The Institute's Commercial College is known to have issued scrip in denominations of 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and $5,000, which was fictitiously backed by its deposits held in the First National Bank located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, or the Merchants Commercial Bank of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. This represents an example of an uncirculated 5¢ scrip note.
The signatories to this scrip were associated with the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute. Schingoethe and Schingoethe (1993) do not list an example of this scrip though it is identical in appearance to the class of scrip listed as IN-770 (p. 82). Given that this scrip is unlisted in Schingoethe, it is assumed it has a rarity of R7, indicating that only one to four examples of this scrip are known to exist.
Source Information:
Schingoethe, Herb, and Martha Schingoethe. 1993. College Currency: Money for Business Training. Port Clinton, Ohio: BNR Press. 463 p. [see p. 82]
Wolka, Wendell. 2018. A History of Indiana Obsolete Bank Notes and Scrip. Sun City Center, Florida: Wendell Wolka. 900 p. [see p. 865]
Wolka, Wendell A., Jack M. Vorhies, and Donald A. Schramm. 1978. Indiana: Obsolete Notes and Scrip. Iola, Wisconsin, Krause Publications. 306 p. [see p.299]
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N.I.N.S.
VALPARAISO, IND.
1873
1898
Date: 1898
Source Type: Medal
Printer, Publisher, Photographer: S. D. Childs
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The Northern Indiana Normal School was the predecessor of Valparaiso University. The school was founded by Henry Baker Brown in 1873 after the Valparaiso Male and Female College closed in 1871 due to financial issues brought about by the Civil War. The Valparaiso Male and Female College was founded by Methodists in 1859.
In 1900, the Northern Indiana Normal School was renamed Valparaiso College and then rechartered as Valparaiso University in 1906.
This medal commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Northern Indiana Normal School.
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Date: Circa 1965
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Bob Wyer, Dexter Press (#VAL-23, #37604-B)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Entrance to University Memorial Chapel and August H. and Ella Louise Brandt Campanile from the entrance of The Henry F. Moellering Memorial Library. East Campus, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. This structure was dedicated in 1959.
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Date: Circa 1965
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Bob Wyer Photocards, Dexter Press (#VAL-4, #37024-B)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: University Book Store
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY EAST CAMPUS
Valparaiso, Indiana
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LEMBKE HALL DORMITORY, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, VALPARAISO, IND.
Date: Circa 1945
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: E. C. Kropp Company (#1238)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Named in honor of Charles Lembke, a Valparaiso architect, Lembke Hall was constructed in 1902 and was used to house male students. The building was located northwest of the intersection of present day Greenwich Street and Mound Street. The structure was razed in 1996.
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COLLEGE AVENUE
VALPARAISO, IND.
Date: Circa 1908
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Elmer E. Starr, Cruver Manufacturing Company
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The Auditorium at Valparaiso University, visible to the left in this image, was constructed in 1892. It served as a center for entertainment and was later converted to a chapel. The structure was destroyed by fire on November 27, 1956.
The following news item concerning the construction of the Auditorium Building appeared in the June 26, 1891, issue of The Tribune:
Valpo's New Normal College.
Never in the history of any school has such marvelous growth and development been seen as of the Normal School of Valparaiso. Professors Brown and Kinsey, by their untiring efforts and indefatigable labors have won for themselves an undying reputation consequent on their establishment and management of the Normal. Their school has multiplied and re-multiplied until now they deem it necessary to enlarge upon their already spacious quarters by erecting a magnificent college building. The edifice is to be situated on the corner of College avenue and Locust street. Active progress is now being made in excavating and preparing the foundation. The building will be 120x60 feet. It will consist of two stories, the first being 14 feet high and the second 32 feet high. The material used in the construction will be pressed brick with stone trimmings. The first floor will consist of six recitation rooms, each with an average seating capacity of one hundred pupils. These rooms will be utilized for the study of mathematics and sciences. The second floor will be used as an auditorium, with a seating capacity of 2,000. It is said the Auditorium will be the largest in Indiana, barring the Hall at Indianapolis. All the modern mechanical appliances are to be inaugurated, electricity and gas will be utilized for lighting purposes. The system of ventilation is complete in every detail. The estimated cost of the building will be forty thousand dollars. the citizens of Valparaiso may well feel proud of this ornament to their now beautiful city.
Source:
The Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; June 26, 1891; Volume 8, Number 11, Page 1, Column 3. Column titled "From Our Neighbors. Newsy Notes From The County Round On The Movements of the People."
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NORTHERN INDIANA NORMAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS, VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
Date: 1876
Source Type: Engraving
Printer, Publisher, Photographer: Baskin, Forster & Company
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The building with the two towers is the Old College Building; the central portion of that building and to the left was the original part of the building. The tower to the right and the wing to its right was added later. The building on the left is East Hall (a dormitory). The building on the bottom right is Flint Hall, constructed in 1875 as a dormitory by John C. Flint. The top floor was heavily damaged by fire on January 25, 1881, and music professor Richard A. Heritage purchased the damaged structure in 1881 and had the top floor was removed and a flat roof installed. The hall was renamed Heritage Hall. It served as the university library from 1925 to 1946.
The following news item appeared in the December 16, 1875, issue of the Porter County Vidette concerning this image:
"The pictures of the Normal, high school, and other building were drawn during the last week, designed as illustrations for the forth-coming state atlas."
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The following news item appears in the February 22, 1923, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
BUILDING TO RISE FROM THE RUINS
Arising from the blackened ruins of the historic administration building of Valparaiso university which was destroyed by fire last Thursday morning, will come a new and modern administration building and library, according to a decision of the trustees at a meeting held Saturday.
The loss is estimated between $150,000 and $175,000. This was fairly well covered with insurance and the trustees believe the building can be replaced. Committees were named to find out exactly what is needed in the way of new buildings and some decision will be reached at the next meeting of the board, February 28.
The fire which is of unknown origin was hard to fight on account of the cold. It started about 5 A. M. and the flames were not under control before 10:30 o'clock, when the building was a heap of smoldering ruins. For a time the flames threatened to spread to other buildings. Water dashed against the building froze on the walls so that the buildings looked like an ice plant without and a raging inferno within. Two students who lived in the towers narrowly escaped with their lives and lost all personal effects.
Male and co-ed students joined in an effort to save the school library when the fire was discovered. Shielding their faces with dampened towels and handkerchiefs, the students worked frantically, carrying armful after armful of books and records out from the ever-growing inferno into the cold.
Numerous valuable paintings in the art school, also housed in the administration building were destroyed.
In addition to the library and art school the administration building contained executive officers of the university and the class rooms of the university high and dramatic school.
The building was the oldest on the campus. It was erected 50 years ago and housed the original college.
Sources:
Andreas, Alfred T. 1876. Illustrated Historical Atlas of Indiana. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster & Company. 462 p. [p. 32]
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; February 22, 1923; volume 39, Number 50, Page 1, Column 1. Column titled "Building to Rise From the Ruins."
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; September 9, 1875; Volume 19, Number 36, Page 2, Column 3.
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; December 16, 1875; Volume 19, Number 50, Page 3, Column 2. Column titled "Local."
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 2.
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 3. Column titled "Fire! Fire! Fire! Flint's Hall Burned Down! One Hundred Students Driven from a Hot House into a Cold World!"
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 3. Column titled "Normal Notes."
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Date: 1905
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Eiss Hall was constructed by Dr. Daniel W. Eiss in 1889 as a boarding hall for students attending the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute, which later became known as Valparaiso University. The structure contained nearly sixty rooms.
By 1916, Eiss Hall, still owned by Dr. Eiss, was in rather poor repair and rumors circulated that the building would soon be razed and replaced by a four story brick structure equipped with a gym. Students had even boycotted the building and placed signs on the premises warning others not to live in the structure due to its derelict conduction.
On July 10, 1917, Eiss Hall, as well as neighboring Vineyard Hall, were completely destroyed by fire. Four firefighters from Valparaiso's Company L of the Indiana National Guard were injured in the blaze. Fireman James Henry Jacoby had to be carried out on Vineyard Hall on a cot. His colleagues, Floyd LePell and John Holman, suffered burnt hands, while William B. Forney, another fireman, was overcome with smoke.
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The following newspaper item appeared in the July 12, 1917, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
$50,000 FIRE LOSS AT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY.
Two of Largest Rooming Halls Destroyed. -- Several Persons Injured.
Valparaiso, Ind., July 10. -- Vineyard and Eiss halls, two of the largest and oldest rooming halls at Valparaiso university, were destroyed by fire last night. The loss is estimated at $50,000. The fire, which originated in the furnace room of Eiss hall, is thought to have been started by a student who earlier in the evening built a fire to heat water.
Damage of $2,000 was done to Eiss hall only three weeks ago, and this was the fifth fire since the hall was built thirty years ago. Vineyard hall burned in 2900, but was rebuilt. Almost the entire block was occupied by the two halls. students of the two halls saved little.
The firemen were assisted by Company L, Indiana national guard, which was drilling in the street when the fire alarm sounded. The two halls were side by side.
Floyd Lepell and John Holman, firemen, suffered burns on the arms. James H. Jacoby, owner of Vineyard hall, was carried out from a sick bed. Scores of roomers fled from the buildings with no time to save any of their personal effect. The two structures were built entirely of pine.
During the run to the university a taxicab, occupied by James Robinson, Frank Olavinski and Miss Ida Coyer, ran into an express wagon and the three were taken to the hospital suffering injuries. Freeman Lane, driver of the wagon, escaped. Low water pressure hindered the work of the firemen.
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The following newspaper item appeared in the July 12, 1917, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:
Local, Personal, Social
Vineyard and Eiss halls, two of the largest and oldest rooming houses of Valparaiso, were destroyed by fire Monday night. The alarm was given at 9:30 o'clock and before 11 o'clock the buildings were in ruins. Eiss Hall was insured for $2,500, and Vineyard for $9,700. Adjacent buildings were more or less damaged. John Bartels and family, of this place, were among those who witnessed the fire. The flames lit up Chesterton.
Sources:
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 12, 1917; Volume 34, Number 17, Page 2, Columns 3-4. Column titled "$50,000 Fire Loss at Valparaiso University."
The Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 12, 1917; Volume 34, Number 17, Page 7, Column 4. Column titled "Local, Personal, Social."
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33 Taylor Herschbach got Valparaiso's only hit in a 9-0 loss in four innings. (College softball has a mercy rule.) Herschbach ended up running into a double play by Illinois' shortstop, 31 Megan Ward.
Photographed through an unfortunate net.
Sager's Lake, Valparaiso, Ind.
Date: 1913
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Charles W. Beam, Curt Teich (#R-44235)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Text on Reverse:
This is a Sample of the Newest and Largest Line of POST CARDS in town.
We carry over 100,000 Cards in Stock.
Don't be satisfied with cards over 10 years old. Get the New Ones.
6 for 5c
Have You Seen the Folder,
24 Views in all, 10c
FILMS DEVELOPED FREE
BEAM'S STUDENT SUPPLY STORE
Opposite East Hall
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Heritage Hall, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind.
Date: 1912
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Commercial Colortype Company
Postmark: December 15, 1912, Valparaiso, Indiana
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Originally named Flint Hall, this structure was built as a three story building in 1875 of John C. Flint and served as a boarding house for about eighty students and a residence for Mr. Flint.
The structure's foundation footprint was 38 feet by 134 feet and the building had a mansard roof built by contractors Shade & Perkins. The cost of construction was $8,000.
At 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 25, 1881, a fire was discovered in the southwest corner of the third floor of Flint Hall. Most of the contents were saved, but several individuals suffered injuries. Music Professor Richard A. Heritage then purchased the damaged structure. In remodeling the structure after the fire, the third floor was removed and a flat roof was placed over the second story. The hall was then renamed Heritage Hall. The structure served as the university library from 1925 to 1946. Professor Richard A. Heritage served as head of the Music Department at Valparaiso University from 1877 to 1894.
Sources:
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; September 9, 1875; Volume 19, Number 36, Page 2, Column 3.
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 2.
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 3. Column titled "Fire! Fire! Fire! Flint's Hall Burned Down! One Hundred Students Driven from a Hot House into a Cold World!"
Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; January 27, 1881; Volume 25, Number 4, Page 5, Column 3. Column titled "Normal Notes."
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Date: Circa 1970
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Harvey's Studio, Dexter Press (#9698-D)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The following is printed on the reverse of this postcard:
THE FRED SMOKE MEMORIAL ENTRANCE
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, Indiana
A familiar landmark on Indiana 49 commemorates the Porter County farmer, a philanthropic pioneer, who contributed over $1,000,000 to the people for their schools and universities, hospitals, and other organizations of the city and county.
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"Banquest Hall."
Valparaiso University
Date: 1907 (undivided back)
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Sailboat (#7)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Copyright 2015. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.
Taking a small break from my usual 'modus operandi', I have decided to share something a little bit more personal. These two images are some of my favorite places to study at my Ulma Mater; Valparaiso University.
Keeping in mind that the slogan of the university is 'In luce tua videmus lucem' (In thy light we light), every building is design in such ways that every room is illuminated by natural light.
This image is the outside of the sanctuary part of the church. It is seven stories of stain glass.
Date: Circa 1970
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Bob Wyer, Dexter Press (#VAL-21, #37602B)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The University Memorial Chapel. The Gloria Christie Chapel. August H. and Ella Louise Brandt Campanile. Valparaiso University, East Campus.
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Date: Circa 1960s
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Bob Wyer, Dexter Press (#VAL-26, #37607-B)
Postmark: None
Collection: Brent Barber
Remark: Science Hall, also referred to as Baldwin Hall, was constructed in 1900 at a cost of more than $65,000. The three story building had a footprint of 60-feet by 120-feet and was constructed with pressed brick and terra cotta. The building was sited upon ground where two identical dormitories once stood - East and West Sefton Halls.
The hall was renamed in honor of Samantha Elizabeth "Mantie" Baldwin in 1959, a professor at the university from 1873 to November 1914.
On June 8, 1939, the roof of Science Hall was torn away when a wind storm or possible tornado hit the southeast portion of Valparaiso. Due to rising costs to maintain, Science Hall was razed in 1996.
Printed on the reverse of this postcard is the following --
Baldwin Hall and Heimlich Hall.
West Campus, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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"Banquet Hall"
Date: 1907 (undivided back)
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Possibly Wonfour and Sons
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
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MARTIN LUTHER
EDUCATIONAL
MEMORIAL
VALPARAISO
UNIVERSITY
VALPARAISO INDIANA
Date: 1950s
Source Type: Cinderella/Poster Stamp
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not Applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Copyright 2019. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.