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« Reply #410 on Nov 7, 2009, 6:17pm »		[Quote]
The Sanitarium at 733 Franklin St. was on the east side of the street, and I believe some time latter it was a Surgical Hospital. I remember it being a apartment house for several years before the First Pres. church acquired the property.
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« Reply #411 on Nov 7, 2009, 8:02pm »		[Quote]
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Without referring to Google, I recall that the largest industrial building at the corner of 23rd and Cottage Ave. when we were growing up was the Vernco factory, owned by the Sprouse family. It may have evolved from the Orinoco Tannery.
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« Reply #412 on Nov 7, 2009, 8:31pm »		[Quote]
In reference to the last three posts by George, Rhonda and Gregg.

First: The address and names of the businesses (at 733 Franklin Street) were taken from the ad posted; and the Surgical Hospital name of the address was taken from the 1903-1904 Bartholomew County Directory. The side of the street was shown on Google Earth, with a colored square at the areas mentioned. It is obvious that you folks know the address of East or West side better than myself, and I thank you for the correction.

Second: Gregg you are probably correct on the building being used for the business of Vernco Company mentioned, during the 1950s and 1960s. The add related to the Orinoco Tanning Company (1890s) was also researched for an address in the 1903-1904 Bartholomew County book. The book revealed what I posted. The county book revealed 23rd Street and Highland Avenue. However, over the many years since the 1890s, apparently Highland Avenue was renamed to Cottage Avenue. The shape of the building on Goggle Earth does appear to be almost the same shape, but a side view looking for the many windows could not be seen.

Thank you all for adding to the comments, and the correction of the side of the street of the long gone beautiful facility of the past.



Researched References: Souvenir and official program: 19th annual encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana and auxiliary societies, Columbus, In., May 17-20, 1898. The 1903-1904 Bartholomew County Directory. Pictures from booklet mentioned. Address and building search Goggle Earth 2009.
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« Reply #413 on Nov 8, 2009, 12:57pm »		[Quote]
Park Roller Mills
C. F. Schaefer Company
Located 903 3th Street & California St. Corner (East)
Columbus, Indiana

The mills was located close to the present Cummins Engine Company. The mill is long gone. There was a conflict of the address of this mill. The 1903-1904 Bartholomew County Directory said 4th Street, but I believe it was 3rd & California Streets. The mill operated until around 1968.

Owners/Management (years 1890s):

-Charles F. Schaefer
-John H. Schaefer
-George G. Schwartzkoph

Note: Charles during some period of time sold his interest to son John H. Schaefer and son-in-law George G. Schwartzkoph.

Employees Late 1890s and Early 1900s:

-Edward M. Miller
-Charles Stucker, Lab
-Geroge W. Stucker, Lab

Comment: I don't know what a position of Lab at the mill would mean as far as a job. Below is the mill in the 1890s and the picture after it is through the windows of Westermeier Hardware Store duing 1950.

[image] 1890s

[image] 1950s & 1960s


References: Souvenir and official program: 19th annual encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana and auxiliary societies, Columbus, In., May 17-20, 1898. The 1903-1904 Bartholomew County Directory.
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« Reply #414 on Nov 9, 2009, 11:49am »		[Quote]
This picture was taken from inside Westermeir's (SP?)hardware store on the corner of third & California st. The mill burned down sometime in 1946 or 47, not sure. I used to lay down in the weeds by the railroad track and put a penny on the rail to get it smashed. Dad would have taken the hide off me had he known. Bob Lane
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« Reply #415 on Nov 9, 2009, 7:29pm »		[Quote]
RE: Orinoco Tanning at 23rd and Highland

The 1907 Columbus Directory indicates Cottage Ave. from 6th St north to 14th and Highland from 14th north to 25th St. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #416 on Nov 9, 2009, 8:06pm »		[Quote]

Nov 9, 2009, 7:29pm, jimloesch wrote:
RE: Orinoco Tanning at 23rd and Highland

The 1907 Columbus Directory indicates Cottage Ave. from 6th St north to 14th and Highland from 14th north to 25th St. Thanks for sharing.


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Hi Jim:

Ok.......I just re-read what you are saying Jim and that makes sense. So, the address below for the tanning company is correct and Cottage was extended, at some point. The the word Highland was deleted. Jim that solves the question on names of avenues.

I may be wrong but I think the original building is still there; but the windows may be bricked up and the building painted white, with a black roof. Thanks Jim for your additional clarification.

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« Reply #417 on Nov 11, 2009, 5:49pm »		[Quote]
Business Advertisements During 1890s
Columbus, Indiana

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« Reply #418 on Nov 11, 2009, 9:48pm »		[Quote]
Central School 1895
6th & Pearl Streets
Columbus, Indiana

Comment: This picture may create a few comments here; (on the boards) because this is the first picture many of us have observed for the titled Central School. The source is written and pictured in an 1890s presentation throughout. The below brief reveals 7 schools in Columbus during the 1890s. Further, research revealed 66 teachers for all the schools, including high school. Additionally, there was a total of 1,600 students in all those schools.

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School Teachings: "The teaching of patriotism has a prominent place in our schools. It is policy to foster and encouraged the spirit of loyalty to America and her institutions."

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Note: The last reference below states the colored school was behind the Central School.


Sources: Souvenir and official program: 19th annual encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Indiana and auxiliary societies, Columbus, In., May 17-20, 1898 No copyrights apply because of the age of the picture and booklet. Also, the address of this school was confirmed in the 1903-1904 Bartholomew County Directory.
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« Reply #419 on Nov 12, 2009, 11:42am »		[Quote]
Ulrich Grocery & Bakery From 1852 Through Early 1900s
4th & Franklin Streets and 702 Chestnut Street (corner of 7th & Chestnut Street)
Columbus, Indiana

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Note: This picture was taken today on the Google Street view and the building is still standing today. I remember riding my bike by this 7th Street store. They had two locations of business. Fred Ulrich and wife Ida Ulrich. The Bartholomew County Directory of 1903-1904 for businesses in the 1890s shows both addresses.

This picture is taken across from the new school on 7th Street year 2009.

[image] Historic Ulrich Building
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