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Post by Rhonda on Jul 15, 2009 8:05:36 GMT -5
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Post by David Sechrest on Jul 15, 2009 8:15:07 GMT -5
Nice book, Bob, and thanks to Wendy and Rhonda for finding sources to purchase the book.
By any chance, is there any copyright info provided in your copy, Bob?
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Post by Rhonda on Jul 15, 2009 8:15:36 GMT -5
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Post by RER on Jul 15, 2009 9:40:19 GMT -5
The book is mostly about dating, marriage and friendships within the farm community; and heavy on church goings and gatherings of folks. It is hard to read at times because they are expressing in old settler words and language to make you feel like the old settler days. No pictures are in the book except the front cover. It is copyrighted and has many cute and old time short stories within the chapters. Many of the stories match the papers and memories of my family during the same period and some of the locations are the same. One thing that stands out throughout the book is the use of Joseph I. Irwin's store. Many marriage and church dresses were bought there as well as farmers selling things to Mr. Irwin. Many stories were told during and after the Civil War (1861-1865). It seemed one of the most popular games that folks would play at group get togethers was a game called Civil War. They would try to guess which General won what battle at what location etc. They would study newspapers and keep up with the current information to prepare for the games. Hope, you all can get a copy and thanks to Docwendy and Rhonda for researching and showing that copies are out there. ____________________________________________ UPDATE OF AVAILABILTY: I found the book on EBAY for $9.99, plus shipping. Go here: mnisose.org/horse-buggy-84686.htmlAnother Source: Cost is $43.12 go here: www.abaa.org/books/70263315.html
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Jul 15, 2009 12:06:27 GMT -5
OK bookhunters,
Find me a Copy of "I Discover Columbus" by Will Marsh. My Columbus bookshelf needs one!
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Post by docwendy on Jul 15, 2009 19:19:01 GMT -5
I just posted a search on alibris. We'll see what we get!
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Post by happy one on Jul 27, 2009 13:07:20 GMT -5
;D when u rd it r u gonna share some of it? ;D I am glad you found one.Good reading.
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Post by David Sechrest on Jan 27, 2010 15:08:50 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before. I know RER brought up the subject (most likely in the 1800's folder), but there are several Columbus Indiana Books on Google Books. As an example, here is Patricia Mote's book: books.google.com/books?id=o3QJF4mfxqMC&pg=PA6&dq=columbus+indiana&lr=&cd=45#v=onepage&q=columbus%20indiana&f=falseIt takes you to page 6, but you can scroll up and down through the entire book. I've been studying a couple of the homes pictured in the book. The Donner home at 7th and Franklin (page 29) and the Patrick Henry McCormack home at 724 Washington Street (page 28). For those who do not own this book, you may want to check it out.
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Post by RER on Mar 30, 2010 6:52:09 GMT -5
A Columbus "Baby Boomers" Memory BookAbout Sixteen Former Residents Experiences Addtional Information: 60 Going on Fifty: The Baby Boomers’ Memory Book by Ed & Kathi Poole is a compilation of stories of sixteen guys who grew up in Columbus, Indiana during the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The “Columbus Crew” share stories of their childhood, high school years, and what paths they’ve travelled since graduating from CHS in 1960. Their stories include memories of Donner Park; Becker’s A&W; Fritsch’s Big Boy; the Crump, Mode, and Rio Theatres; J. Irwin Miller; the Rebes and Sucks; Pioneer Days; The Greeks; the Cummins Foundation; the Columbus Merchants Baseball Team; and the fun times we all had growing up in Columbus. Memories of the 1959 undefeated Bull Dog football team are one of the many highlights of the stories in this book. The book will be available soon at www.amazon.com for $19.95 plus shipping/handling. To order now at the special price of $15.00 plus $3.00 shipping/handling send a check to Ed & Kathi Poole, 1095 E. King Street, Suite 9, Boone, NC 28607. Checks should be made payable to Lessons for Your Journey. To order by credit card, send an email to kathipoole@thelessonguy.com. You will receive an invoice payable through Pay Pal.
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Post by mcs on May 3, 2010 12:39:15 GMT -5
Columbus Then and Now program May 13 at Bartholomew County Public Library, 7:00 pm, Red Room Tami Stone Iorio, local physician and author, will speak about her new book, Columbus Then and Now. She will discuss the history of Columbus by comparing old photographic images of the town with modern images of the same spots. The historic images include antique photos, photographic postcards and maps of various buildings, streets, and outdoor scenes. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
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Post by David Sechrest on May 25, 2010 22:32:01 GMT -5
Columbus Then & Now, by Tamara Stone Iorio is available for purchase. Those interested can pick up the book from Viewpoint Books, downtown Columbus, Walgreens, and other online websites. There are many "new" old pictures of Columbus in this book, comparing what's there today. I recommend it highly! It just might make a nice Mother's Day present.
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Post by David Sechrest on Nov 14, 2012 10:51:00 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I hope all are getting along fine and looking forward to the holidays!
I have an "official" announcement to make.
I have been writing a book on the history of the Crump Theatre, and was just notified by the publishing company I've been working with, that my book has been given the green light.
I have contractual details to work out with them, but I am extremely excited about this. This will be my first book, and I do hope I can do the Crump Theatre proud.
I will keep you all informed as things progress, and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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Post by melking on Nov 15, 2012 13:10:07 GMT -5
Congrats David. Good Luck!
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Post by David Sechrest on Jul 10, 2013 9:25:45 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I am in the final stages of wrapping up my book about the Crump Theatre. The book title is: Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre. Mayor Kristen Brown is providing the Introduction. I will finish up my rewrite today, then I'll go back through and add my pictures. The book will contain 50 images. Luckily, I was able to come with 58. It looks like I will be able to turn everything in early. Last night, we had a photo shoot at the Crump. Bob Anderson, owner of Stillframes Photography got some great pictures. The cover will come from his efforts. Here is a picture that I snapped last night. I will be donating 50% of the book proceeds to the Crump Theatre. I don't have a release date yet, but I'm thinking it will be available the last part of September/first part of October.
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Post by David Sechrest on Aug 13, 2013 10:03:36 GMT -5
Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre book update:
Last week, I received the copyedit of my manuscript. This was my final chance to go through what I wrote and make any changes. I made two changes: one, I had noted that the Orpheum Theatre was the first to show moving pictures in Columbus. I had to adjust that error. The Orpheum opened for business roughly 9 months after the Knights of Pythias building (aka Castle Hall) was dedicated. During construction of the K of P building, an auditorium was incorporated in its design, and was located at the rear of the building at 416-420 Fifth Street. In September, 1906, O. H. Murray rented out that auditorium, and opened the Orpheum. Both vaudeville acts and moving pictures were shown on opening night. But that was not the first time that Columbus residents had the chance to see moving pictures. That credit goes to the Gem Theatre. The Gem opened for business on Saturday, November 11, 1905. The description of where the Gem was located is rather confusing. It was in J. I. Irwin's building south of Zaharako's. Does this mean it was located in Irwin's bank building? Or is it possible that Irwin owned another building located somewhere between Zaharako's and his bank? Who knows? The Gem would not be at that particular spot for very long. It moved to another location in January, 1906, then quickly was never heard of again.
The other slight change I made regarded the Crump Theatre remodels. There was a "remodel" of the Crump in 1903. This was nothing more than sprucing up the place. The interior was painted, the old drop curtain was replaced with a new one, and the mechanics of moving the large scenery paintings was updated. There was no structural change at this time, however.
Things are moving quickly. I should receive the proof copy of the book by Thursday. It just might be possible that I will have a copy of the book by the time of the Historic Columbus Day celebration at the Library next month!
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Post by RER on Aug 13, 2013 11:39:44 GMT -5
Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre book update: Last week, I received the copyedit of my manuscript. This was my final chance to go through what I wrote and make any changes. I made two changes: one, I had noted that the Orpheum Theatre was the first to show moving pictures in Columbus. I had to adjust that error. The Orpheum opened for business roughly 9 months after the Knights of Pythias building (aka Castle Hall) was dedicated. During construction of the K of P building, an auditorium was incorporated in its design, and was located at the rear of the building at 416-420 Fifth Street. In September, 1906, O. H. Murray rented out that auditorium, and opened the Orpheum. Both vaudeville acts and moving pictures were shown on opening night. But that was not the first time that Columbus residents had the chance to see moving pictures. That credit goes to the Gem Theatre. The Gem opened for business on Saturday, November 11, 1905. The description of where the Gem was located is rather confusing. It was in J. I. Irwin's building south of Zaharako's. Does this mean it was located in Irwin's bank building? Or is it possible that Irwin owned another building located somewhere between Zaharako's and his bank? Who knows? The Gem would not be at that particular spot for very long. It moved to another location in January, 1906, then quickly was never heard of again. The other slight change I made regarded the Crump Theatre remodels. There was a "remodel" of the Crump in 1903. This was nothing more than sprucing up the place. The interior was painted, the old drop curtain was replaced with a new one, and the mechanics of moving the large scenery paintings was updated. There was no structural change at this time, however. Things are moving quickly. I should receive the proof copy of the book by Thursday. It just might be possible that I will have a copy of the book by the time of the Historic Columbus Day celebration at the Library next month! David: On November 5, 2009 I posted researched material about the St. Denis Hotel. Here are some of the wording I quoted within the post:Pallas Theater (Opened 1875 closed 1894)Floor Managers @ Opening Night: J. G. Schwartzkopf C. A. Hubbard R. Thomas John D. Lyle B. B. Jones William J. Lucas John H. Rush Henry C. DavieComment: The Pallas Theater in the St. Denis Hotel burned down during the 1894 fire. The fire started in the Livery Stable behind the hotel and worked its way into the hotel area. For a quick reference read of what I posted related to the very early theater activity go here:
columbusin.proboards.com/thread/298/hotel-st-denis#ixzz2brpnlO46
Additional Comment: You mentioned the "Gem Theater" that was South of Zaharako's, but unsure of the location and not past Irwin Bank corner. Well maybe the Gem was in the same structure that the former Mode Theater was located. The Mode was South of Zaharako's before the Irwin Bank corner.
Historical Comment By Ricky Berkey: According to vol 2 of the Bartholomew County History Book, the theater in the St Denis building was very upscale and called the "Pallas Theater". According to that account it burned in a fire earlier than the one in 1894 that started in the livery. The theater was never rebuilt after that first fire.
Another Posted Comment Herein (Movie Theaters):
columbusin.proboards.com/thread/313/pallas-theatre?page=1&scrollTo=9084
I don't know if the above is helpful to David or not, but I had to insert this conversation about the Pallas Theater.
RER
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Post by David Sechrest on Aug 13, 2013 12:51:48 GMT -5
Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre book update: Last week, I received the copyedit of my manuscript. This was my final chance to go through what I wrote and make any changes. I made two changes: one, I had noted that the Orpheum Theatre was the first to show moving pictures in Columbus. I had to adjust that error. The Orpheum opened for business roughly 9 months after the Knights of Pythias building (aka Castle Hall) was dedicated. During construction of the K of P building, an auditorium was incorporated in its design, and was located at the rear of the building at 416-420 Fifth Street. In September, 1906, O. H. Murray rented out that auditorium, and opened the Orpheum. Both vaudeville acts and moving pictures were shown on opening night. But that was not the first time that Columbus residents had the chance to see moving pictures. That credit goes to the Gem Theatre. The Gem opened for business on Saturday, November 11, 1905. The description of where the Gem was located is rather confusing. It was in J. I. Irwin's building south of Zaharako's. Does this mean it was located in Irwin's bank building? Or is it possible that Irwin owned another building located somewhere between Zaharako's and his bank? Who knows? The Gem would not be at that particular spot for very long. It moved to another location in January, 1906, then quickly was never heard of again. The other slight change I made regarded the Crump Theatre remodels. There was a "remodel" of the Crump in 1903. This was nothing more than sprucing up the place. The interior was painted, the old drop curtain was replaced with a new one, and the mechanics of moving the large scenery paintings was updated. There was no structural change at this time, however. Things are moving quickly. I should receive the proof copy of the book by Thursday. It just might be possible that I will have a copy of the book by the time of the Historic Columbus Day celebration at the Library next month! David: On November 5, 2009 I posted researched material about the St. Denis Hotel. Here are some of the wording I quoted within the post:Pallas Theater (Opened 1875 closed 1894)Floor Managers @ Opening Night: J. G. Schwartzkopf C. A. Hubbard R. Thomas John D. Lyle B. B. Jones William J. Lucas John H. Rush Henry C. DavieComment: The Pallas Theater in the St. Denis Hotel burned down during the 1894 fire. The fire started in the Livery Stable behind the hotel and worked its way into the hotel area. For a quick reference read of what I posted related to the very early theater activity go here:
columbusin.proboards.com/thread/298/hotel-st-denis#ixzz2brpnlO46
Additional Comment: You mentioned the "Gem Theater" that was South of Zaharako's, but unsure of the location and not past Irwin Bank corner. Well maybe the Gem was in the same structure that the former Mode Theater was located. The Mode was South of Zaharako's before the Irwin Bank corner.
Historical Comment By Ricky Berkey: According to vol 2 of the Bartholomew County History Book, the theater in the St Denis building was very upscale and called the "Pallas Theater". According to that account it burned in a fire earlier than the one in 1894 that started in the livery. The theater was never rebuilt after that first fire.
RERBob, thanks for the info, and I hope you are doing well! I had the same thoughts about the location of the Gem Theatre, too. Regarding the Pallas Theater, earlier this year, I won this EBAY auction— The Pallas Theater was destroyed by fire on the early morning of February 20, 1879. I cover its demise in my book. Like you, I always associated the Pallas Theatre as being inside the old St. Denis Hotel. I learned that it existed prior to the building of the St. Denis. After the destruction of the Pallas, McCormack and Sweeney couldn't decide what they wanted to build. Even as late as May 11, 1880, plans (and work) were still underway to rebuild the Pallas. Six days later, they changed their minds, contacted an architect in Indianapolis, and announced they would build a new hotel instead. The St. Denis Hotel officially opened on April 29, 1881.
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Post by RER on Aug 13, 2013 13:01:44 GMT -5
Hi David:
Doing fine hope you are too. That was a nice bid on EBAY you won, related to the Pallas Theater. When you were writing about the various theaters it brought back my memories of what I had posted a few years ago. I thought it might be helpful in your thinking; and the Gem Theater sure makes the Mode Theater structure suspect in what you said. When your book is out I need to find the source to buy a copy.
Comment: That was the Pallas Theater Program in my last post. I had previously posted it under movie theaters at this page:
columbusin.proboards.com/thread/313/pallas-theatre
Bob (RER)
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Post by David Sechrest on Aug 13, 2013 13:09:25 GMT -5
Bob, the book will be available on Amazon, and other online book outlets as both a hard copy and an e-book.
I'm excited to get the proof copy and see what picture they chose for the cover (that part was nothing I had control over, and I hope I won't be disappointed).
Thanks, and take care!
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Post by David Sechrest on Aug 20, 2013 18:58:57 GMT -5
Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre (book update)
Well, I received my page proofs one week ago. This was the first time that I actually saw my manuscript accompanied with the pictures. The .pdf file was laid out like a book. I had to read through everything and check spelling. This was my final chance to make any changes. I contacted my sister, who puts out a newsletter each month, and asked if she would mind reading through the book and check for any spelling errors. She did a great job, and picked up on words that I missed.
I submitted my changes to the page proofs yesterday. Hopefully this week, I will see what the cover is going to look like, and also get a release date on the book itself. Next, I will start working with their marketing department and assist in sales of the book. I've already spoken with a person at the Library about doing a talk there, and I'm looking forward to future book signings.
I was notified last week that the publisher had received the addendum to my contract from the Heritage Fund, stipulating that 50 percent of the book proceeds go to the Crump Theatre. So that is now official.
As soon as I receive the cover, I will post it here.
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