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| ID | 98396 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River Bend is back |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brad Rosier, directs at the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart for filming of the 2011 movie “Currency |
| Date | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| ID | 92158 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana Historical Society provides funding for local organizations |
| Notes | Heritage Support Grants |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 03, 2023 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Historical Society, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Goshen Historical Society, Grants |
| ID | 90265 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart railroad museum begins expansion on popular exhibit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Work crews uninstall railroad tracks; Uninstalled railroad tracks; Worksite for laying new railroad track |
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Construction |
| ID | 86212 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | All Aboard! |
| Notes | Century Flyer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Railroad Museum is hoping to expand its Century Flyer train this spring creating a larger and more authentic railroad experience for visitors. Elkhart Railroad Museum is hoping to expand its Century Flyer train this spring creating a larger and more authentic railroad experience for visitors. |
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum |
| ID | 78577 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | All Aboard! |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mayor Rod Roberson, Paul Lehman, Matt Hughey and Steve Barton; Xander Stump; Alexander Bacik and David Overton; Train engine for children |
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Trains |
| ID | 73871 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum receives an Indiana Historical Society grant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | New York Central Railroad, Indiana Historical Society, Grants |
| ID | 66114 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Life on the Rails |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Carl Fletch and Dallas Yoder; Dwight Fish and guests; Visitors |
| Date | November 18, 2019 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Trains |
| ID | 65042 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A lesson in local railroad history |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Concord Intermediate students |
| Date | January 25, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Concord Intermediate School, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce |
| ID | 63910 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Exploring the county's museums |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Clara Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins with Rocket Racoon; Ruthmere Director Bill Firstenberger, museum visitors; Visitors at New York Central Railroad Museum; Visitors read railroad history; Dmitriy Kononemko, |
| Date | April 22, 2018 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County, Museums |
| ID | 63159 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Preserving Elkhart's railroad history |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Karina Brenneman, face of the National New York Central Railroad Museum, viewing model train display; Robin Hume, Coordinator, points out historical photos; Matt Hughey, assistant curator |
| Date | January 13, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads, History of, Railroads |
| ID | 61889 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum renovations moving forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation |
| ID | 62118 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum project stalled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Robin Hume pointing out repair in museum |
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation |
| ID | 61521 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Getting on track |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 2 photos of Robin Hume pointing out damage |
| Date | March 13, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation |
| ID | 61017 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Enterprise Zone helping to revitalize city's core |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Worker spraying train; Dave Osborne, Chuck Sapen and James Gardner |
| Date | November 28, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association, New York Central Railroad |
| ID | 60662 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum slated to see big renovations |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Railroad museum |
| Date | September 24, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation |
| ID | 60411 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana Historical Society awards a combined $33,000 to two organizations in Elkhart County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | John Herbst and Mike Sweet |
| Date | August 1, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Historical Society, Indiana Historical Society, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Grants |
| ID | 59611 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum on track for $500K face-lift |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Revenue vs. budget chart; Attendance chart |
| Date | March 7, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation |
| ID | 58970 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Official suggests replacing city's ailing railroad museum |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | An engine sits next the museum; Caleb Yoder Schlabach |
| Date | October 28, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts |
| ID | 58964 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City's railroad museum may get $500K makeover |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | October 27, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Renovation, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts |
| ID | 55073 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A tale of historical blunder |
| Source | Senior Life |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | Original handles and lock from the Elkhart Depot |
| Date | August 1, 2014 |
| History # | 1729 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroad Depots |
| ID | 53857 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sentencing hearing moved for convicted man |
| Notes | Defendant Leeshawn Rodgers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 14, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Johnson, Ernest C., Homicides, Shootings, New York Central Railroad |
| ID | 53694 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rodgers found guilty of murder |
| Notes | Defendant Leeshawn Rodgers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 20, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Johnson, Ernest C., Homicides, Shootings, New York Central Railroad |
| ID | 53327 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Train museum to play a big part in ArtWalk |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Robin Hume |
| Date | December 9, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart ArtWalk, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Downtown Elkhart Inc., Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 53200 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad Museum fees to increase |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 53148 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum seeks grants |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | October 31, 2013 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Grants, Museums |
| ID | 50578 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Train museum celebrates opening of NIBCO Express |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of train |
| Date | August 4, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 50135 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Local train museum stokes the fire for two busy weekends |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of museum exhibit and engines |
| Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Museums |
| ID | 49262 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Museum starts renovating its historic train engines |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Robert Spaugh |
| Date | October 17, 2011 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads |
| ID | 47262 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | The money train has left the 3001 at the station for now |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Mohawk 3001 steam engine |
| Date | February 21, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 46986 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | These two train experts want to see the 3001 back on track |
| Notes | Proposal to restore Mohawk steam engine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Spaugh and Simonaitis with Mohawk 3001 locomotive |
| Date | January 12, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, Spaugh, Robert, Simonaitis, Darwin |
| ID | 46921 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City should negotiate a deal to lease train |
| Notes | Truth editorial column |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 22, 2010 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 46909 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Engine lease may be derailed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of L3A Mohawk passenger engine |
| Date | December 20, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 46374 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Donated train display at home in Elkhart |
| Notes | Collection of Stanley Bell |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of model train display |
| Date | October 6, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums |
| ID | 46126 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Model railroad work on track |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of model train collection |
| Date | August 4, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Museums |
| ID | 45974 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A new collection of old model trains for our railroad museum |
| Notes | Donation of model train collection by Stanley Bell |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo of Stanley Bell |
| Date | June 29, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads |
| ID | 44128 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Various photos and articles relating to NY Central RR |
| Notes | Vol. XXXVIII, No. 4 |
| Source | Central Headlight |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | October 1, 2008 |
| History # | 388c |
| Subjects | New York Central Railroad |
| ID | 38506 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Train of thought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of museum |
| Date | July 27, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, Budget, Elkhart City, Government, Elkhart City, Museums |
| ID | 35888 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Potential loss |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of museum |
| Date | January 28, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Budgets, Municipal, Taxes, Property, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Taxation |
| ID | 24316 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Spending on depot rehab design OK'd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 21, 2007 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | New York Central Railroad, Railroad Depots, Historic Preservation, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 22027 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Next stop, 3001 shop |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of owner |
| Date | October 9, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, 3001 Hobby, Railroads |
| ID | 16225 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council approves rental ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 5, 2006 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Stu Statler Elkhart Renaissance Initiative, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Rental Housing Registration, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 16207 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad museum on schedule |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 3, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, New York Central Railroad Commission |
| ID | 15512 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Edel will oversee Elco |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 15, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elco Theatre, Edel, Bob, National New York Central Railroad Museum |
| ID | 15231 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Keep downtown on track |
| Notes | editorial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 5, 2006 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, New York Central Depot, Government, Elkhart City, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment |
| ID | 15221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Better times down the line? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of meeting |
| Date | December 29, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | National New York Central Railroad Museum, New York Central Railroad Commission, New York Central Depot, Railroads |
| ID | 14754 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council will hear several issues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 6, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Express, New York Central Depot, New York Central Railroad |
| ID | 14636 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Depot's fate undecided |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 16, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | New York Central Depot, National New York Central Railroad Museum, Government, Elkhart City, New York Central Railroad Commission |
| ID | 14622 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lincoln on the rails |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo at exhibit site |
| Date | October 14, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Institute of Technology, National New York Central Railroad Museum |
| ID | 14532 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lincoln's Indiana ties on display |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 12, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, National New York Central Railroad Museum |
| ID | 14481 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railroad Depot should be in control of museum commission |
| Notes | opinion piece |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 1, 2005 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | New York Central Railroad Shop, National New York Central Railroad Museum, New York Central Depot |