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La Porte County Historical Society

Welcome to our new website and web address: www.laportecountyhistory.org. New Museum building now open to the public. Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 - 4:30.

Hose carts were used for all sorts of purposes by fire departments. Besides their main use to manage and

transport water hoses to and from fire scenes, they were also pulled by the firemen instead of the horse in

races and competitions with other fire companies. In addition, they made a handy display for parades and

other events, by bedecking them with flowers and crepe paper. In this photo, a La Porte hose company

can be seen with their proud display on Jefferson Avenue, looking east at the corner of Michigan Avenue.

The building in the background is the 1889 Renaissance Revival style Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Hall. It still stands.

La Porte County Historical Society Museum
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
La Porte, IN 46350
Tel: 219/324-6767
Fax: 219/324-9029

Admission Charge: La Porte County Adult Residents $3
Out-of-county Adult Residents $5
Children/Students 12-17 $3
Commercial bus tour participants $3

Children under 12, La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. members
Time Traveler affiliates, School Tours FREE

OPEN TO PUBLIC
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M
Handicapped accessible

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