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Footprints Nov 2014; Volume 3 Issue 4(Pdf 7MB) Footprints A publication of the Howard County Historical Society Volume 3, Issue 4 November 2014 Christmas at the Seiberling’ Have a festive start to your holiday season Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. The Historic Learner Building 50 years ago, residents predicted life today Annual Campaign kicks off From the executive director Preserving the Seiberling for another year ne of the burning questions this Novem- even in a good year, but its value to the com- O ber: Will the coming winter be as difficult munity is immeasurable. As an architectural as the last? masterpiece, it has few peers; it is a communi- There’s no way to predict, so the wise choice ty icon and a symbol of the great gas boom is to prepare for another adventure in snow, that enriched Howard County, setting us on a ice, and subzero cold. path we still follow; and as the Howard County Last winter took a toll on the Seiberling Man- Museum, it is home to the exhibits and collec- sion and the other three buildings on the histor- tions that represent our heritage. ical society’s campus. The mansion’s slate roof The historical society’s annual fund-raising has a few more leaks now and one of the gut- campaign is underway. Donations to the cam- ters exploded under pressure from ice, sending paign are a critical part of our sustainability, a gusher of water down and through the rear providing resources to maintain the mansion wall. Elliott House required fresh tuck-pointing and museum, protect and preserve the collec- because of ice-damaged mortar on the porte tions and provide programs and educational cochere. resources for all ages. Your gifts will help us And then there were the utility bills. Not only accomplish those goals and pass this priceless was there a deep and prolonged cold snap, but heritage along to our children and grandchil- natural gas prices spiked at the same time. dren. You’ve probably figured out where this is all Dave Broman going. Preserving the Seiberling is expensive Executive Director In this issue: 2 From the executive director 10 Learner Building a step back 3 Christmas at the Seiberling in time events 16 Predictions 50 years later 5 Make a gift to the future 17 Remembering Pat DiSalvo 6 Annual meeting update 18 Koh-Koh-Mah/Foster 8 History around the county Encampment update 9 Highland Park in 1915 19 Membership 2 ‘Christmas at the Seiberling’ expands to seven evenings ith the success of last year’s “Angels in teers on those dates. W the Seiberling” holiday celebration, the “We need volunteers to serve as guides and only complaints registered with the Howard room monitors, as well as people to serve re- County Historical Society were that one night freshments,” Hobson said. “Any historical soci- wasn’t enough to enjoy the beautiful ety member who would like to help on display to its fullest. those evenings should call me The HCHS “Christmas at at 765-271-0039.” the Seiberling” organiz- If you loved seeing the ers heard you. This angels last year, get year, the mansion will ready for the 2014 edi- be open on seven tion of “Seiberling evenings during the Angels Return.” Hob- Christmas season. son said there will As always, the be even more an- festivities will begin gels and the decora- with the traditional tions will be even Lighting Ceremony more outstanding. on Nov. 29 spon- Visitors will be invited sored by The Wyman to vote for their favor- Group. Join us on the ite room by putting Saturday after Thanks- monetary donations in giving for refreshments, ballot boxes located in each musical entertainment, and room. Last year’s winner was carriage rides, and bring the kids the Ballroom, decorated by Darryl and grandkids to see Santa in the Elliott and Bruce Blasius. House. Visitors 12 or younger will again have an op- “And in response to public demand, I’m hap- portunity to compete in the “How Many Angels py to announce that visitors will be welcomed Did You See?” contest with a prize basket during evening hours on the three Thursdays awarded to the child whose guess is closest to and Fridays following Thanksgiving – Decem- actual number of angels on display at the man- ber 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19, said event com- sion. mittee chairman Peggy Hobson. “On each of Solidarity Federal Credit Union is sponsoring those days, the mansion will open at 1 p.m. as a “Holiday Celebration at the Seiberling” on usual, but, instead of closing at 4, will remain Thursday, Dec. 18, as part of its 60th anniver- open until 8 p.m. and refreshments will be sary observance. Through Solidarity’s gener- served each evening.” osity, admission will be free to the public be- Of course, the extra hours mean extra volun- tween 4 and 8 p.m. 3 ‘Christmas at the Seiberling’ activities and sponsors Even more angels will be displayed throughout the mansion during the 2014 “Christmas at the Seiberling”. Thursday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tour the mansion dressed in beautiful holiday décor. Bring the kids to see 4 Santa in the Elliott House from 5 to 7 p.m. Make a gift to the future By Dave Broman cost more than $40,000 a year. Our maintenance HCHS Executive Director budget for the properties is another $20,000. Provid- ing the trained staff that can manage and conserve ome people just love history in all its forms. the artifacts and archives is a critical expense, as S Some love museums and old things. Some are are the supplies they need. Simple things like pest entranced by old houses and architecture. Some control are needed to keep insects from eating his- know details, dates and names. And, some follow toric documents. And security systems provide pro- the larger ebb and flow of life on Earth. tection from fire and water damage as well as theft. Others are drawn to the stories of our ancestors Our goal for 2014 is to raise $40,000. We’re well and their times. Still others are students of the past, on the way, with a commitment for the first $15,000 striving to understand today’s world through the from James Long. In a letter late last year, he wrote, lessons of yesterday. “Even as a youngster, I remember being fascinated The historical society exists to preserve our herit- by the mansion’s architecture and its enormous age for all of those people and interests. Which one size. Probably, I wished I could live in such a grand describes you? house. I am inspired by preservation of significant The historical society serves the community as the architecture anywhere, and especially of someplace custodian of our history and the means by which we I know and remember fondly. Not only is the Seiber- preserve our heritage. The Seiberling Mansion, ling Mansion a landmark for Kokomo, it also pre- symbolic of a major turning point in local history, is a serves a rich history in its collections. I’m proud to big part of our responsibility, along with the exhibits help.” and artifacts it houses. The museum campus in- Your gift to the historical society during the annual cludes three other historic structures, as well, for campaign is a gift to the community – as well as the storage, workspace and meeting places. children, grandchildren and future generations who That’s quite a responsibility – and one that we feel will benefit from the museum for years to come. deeply. It’s also why we ask the community for fi- Please take a moment to think about why our com- nancial support every year. The climate control sys- munity history is important to you and then make tems that help preserve the buildings and artifacts your gift to the future. 5 Celebrating Haynes International at HCHS Annual Meeting oward County Historical Society members H joined with employees past and present of Haynes International on Oct. 21 for the HCHS Annual Meeting. The 102-year-old manufacturer of high-tech metal alloys was founded by Elwood Haynes, a member of the Howard County Hall of Legends and an inventor with few peers. Haynes retirees Dale Kingseed and Ed Bickel and current VP/CFO Dan Maudlin presented a program on the past and future of the company. Dale Kingseed, Ed Bickel and Dan Maudlin presented the program at the HCHS Annual Meeting. 6 Above, HCHS President Ted Goff addressed the guests at the annual meeting. Opposite page, top left, HCHS President- Elect Judy Brown, with Executive Director Dave Broman, announced the society’s annual campaign. Above, board member Jule Rider and her hus- band, Darrell, both long- time HCHS volunteers, were among the guests, as were board member Wayne Luttrell and his wife, Susan, at left. 7 History around the county: Interurban station and photography projects are underway By John Morr “Light Transcending Time” is an exhibit of HCHS Publications Committee Member early Greentown photographers and their equipment. Visitors will learn how light is inte- s the year comes to a close, it’s a great gral to the creation of photographs, both from A time to see what’s going on, history-wise, the scientific and artistic aspect. The camera around the county. captures light at a moment in time and that mo- Phase 1 of the interurban station project was ment instantly becomes part of the past. scheduled to be completed by the end of Octo- With the advent of digital photography, film, ber, according to Marsha Berry at the Rus- darkrooms and enhancement techniques have siaville Historical Society.
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