THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 19, Number 50 Thursday, December 18, 2003 Festivities Capture Spirit of Historic House by Barbara Stodola The clean lines and shingled exterior of the Barker House are features of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture. Holiday decorations and festive events are bring- ing to life the historic character of the house on Barker Road, where Marjory Barker lived for 72 years. Set in the midst of a 35-acre wooded site, the Barker House is now owned by the Save the Dunes Council and Conservation Fund. The house is being decorated for special holiday events, culminating in an open house on Saturday, December 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to see the progress the orga- nization has made on restoring the house to its orig- inal appearance. Boughs of holly, over-mantel wreaths, nutcrackers and other antique ornaments recreate the atmos- phere the Barkers would have enjoyed during their first Christmas season in the house, in 1902. Out in the yard, a new roof is being installed on the private dance hall, one of few such structures remaining in the state of Indiana. Carol Cook, who designed the holiday decorations, peeks through the Barker House Continued on Page 2 stairway arch overlooking the living room. THE Page 2 December 18, 2003 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles -
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