HistPhotoJune2010

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.

Historical Photo for June, 2010

Summer on the Lakes

The photo below shows a family tent-cottage near Pine Lake, probably in the Baptist Assembly Grounds. These "chautauqua-style" camps existed around the country and featured summer cultural lectures, concerts, and recreational activities taking advantage of the cooling breezes of lakeside locations. In this local La Porte photo, the family has proudly dubbed their camp "Peerless" and have outfitted it with every comfort of home, including rocking chairs, other furniture, and a home-type kerosene lamp can be seen inside. Notice the family dog, the formal style of dress, and the racquets ready for play.

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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 $6
Out-of-County Seniors 60 and over $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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