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Approaching La Porte from the Northwest

Approaching La Porte from the Northwest
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Downtown La Porte - Lincoln Way (Rt 2) & Indiana Avenues (Rt 35)
Downtown La Porte - Lincoln Way (Rt 2) & Indiana Avenues (Rt 35)
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Busy Downtown Lincoln Way Avenue.
Busy Downtown Lincoln Way Avenue.
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The La Porte County Courthouse - 813 Lincoln Way Ave.
The La Porte County Courthouse - 813 Lincoln Way Ave.
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The vintage Train Depot.
The vintage Train Depot.
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One of several booths at the La Porte Farmer's Market - next to the Courthouse.
One of several booths at the La Porte Farmer's Market - next to the Courthouse.
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La Porte City Hall - 801 Michigan Ave.
La Porte City Hall - 801 Michigan Ave.
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La Porte City Hall welcomes visitors.
La Porte City Hall welcomes visitors.
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Intersection of Jefferson Street & Michigan Avenue.
Intersection of Jefferson Street & Michigan Avenue.
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Downtown Historical Markers provide a look at history.
Downtown Historical Markers provide a look at history.
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Some LPHS seniors pose prior to their Commencement.
Some LPHS seniors pose prior to their Commencement.
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The La Porte Civic Auditorium - 1001 Ridge Street.
The La Porte Civic Auditorium - 1001 Ridge Street.
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The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra - with Conductor Philip Bauman
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra - with Conductor Philip Bauman
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La Porte County Historical Society & Museum - 2405 Indiana Avenue.
La Porte County Historical Society & Museum - 2405 Indiana Avenue.
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Museum Exhibits: A Victorian Parlor and the Antique Toy Collection (right)
Museum Exhibits: A Victorian Parlor and the Antique Toy Collection (right)
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From the Museum's Vintage Photo Collection: traffic on Michigan Avenue c.1890's
From the Museum's Vintage Photo Collection: traffic on Michigan Avenue  c.1890's
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The Museum is also home to the Kesling Auto Collection
The Museum is also home to the Kesling Auto Collection
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The 1878, 9-sided, Door Prairie Round Barn.
The 1878, 9-sided, Door Prairie Round Barn.
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Beechwood Golf Course - 2222 Woodland Drive.
Beechwood Golf Course - 2222 Woodland Drive.
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The Annual Jaycee's 4th of July Parade - westward view on Lincolnway Ave.
The Annual Jaycee's 4th of July Parade - westward view on Lincolnway Ave.
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Two more of the 146 parade units for two hours of not-stop fun!.
Two more of the 146 parade units for two hours of not-stop fun!.
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Parade Sponsors - La Porte Savings Bank & The La Porte Jaycees.
Parade Sponsors - La Porte Savings Bank & The La Porte Jaycees.
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Another County Fair Begins - 7 days of 4-H competition and entertainment!.
Another County Fair Begins - 7 days of 4-H competition and entertainment!.
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Pioneer Land
Pioneer Land - A look back at how life used to be.
Pioneer Land - A look back at how life used to be.
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The barn and windmill.
The barn and windmill.
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The old one-room schoolhouse & post office.
The old one-room schoolhouse & post office.
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The Master Gardeners Club maintains a country plot at Pioneer Land
The Master Gardeners Club maintains a country plot at Pioneer Land
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Vintage tractors
The mechanized age of farming is well represented.
The mechanized age of farming is well represented.
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4-H competition
4-H Dairy Judging Competitor.
4-H Dairy Judging Competitor.
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4-H Showmanship Senior Draft Horse Winner & Emily.
4-H Showmanship Senior Draft Horse Winner & Emily.
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4-H Horse & Pony Show - judge and eager participants.
4-H Horse & Pony Show - judge and eager participants.
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Open Class Blueberry Pie Judging.
Open Class Blueberry Pie Judging.
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The midway & rides
Young fairgoers rushing through the Midway.
Young fairgoers rushing through the Midway.
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The Mouse Game - a kid favorite
The Mouse Game - a kid favorite
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Riding the Merry-Go-Round . . .
Riding the Merry-Go-Round . . .
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. . . and. . . The Power Surge . . .
. . . and. . . The Power Surge . . .
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. . . then the YoYo!.
. . . then the YoYo!.
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Mid-morning fairgoers head for the rides as one of the 7 busy days begins.
Mid-morning fairgoers head for the rides as one of the 7 busy days begins.
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The September Sunflower Festival
The September Sunflower Festival
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The La Porte Park & Recreation Department Office - 250 Pine Lake Ave.
The La Porte Park & Recreation Department Office - 250 Pine Lake Ave.
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The Park & Recreation Department events marquee & Rotary Gazebo.
The Park & Recreation Department events marquee & Rotary Gazebo.
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Pine Lake . . .
A boat zooms past some of the many boat slips (from Pine Lake Avenue).
A boat zooms past some of the many boat slips (from Pine Lake Avenue).
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Casual boating, waterskiing & catching rays (from Waverly Road).
Casual boating, waterskiing & catching rays  (from Waverly Road).
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Just a relaxing cruise (from Waverly Road).
Just a relaxing cruise (from Waverly Road).
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Soldiers Memorial Park . . .
Soldiers Memorial Park Monument. Soldiers Memorial Park - Cummings Lodge
Soldiers Memorial Park Monument.  Soldiers Memorial Park - Cummings Lodge
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Soldiers Memorial Park Lake.
Soldiers Memorial Park Lake.
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Fishing on Stone Lake (background right: Stone Lake Beach and beach house).
Fishing on Stone Lake  (background right: Stone Lake Beach and beach house).
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Stone Lake Beach.     The Fun, Sun & Sand Festival 
Stone Lake Beach.  The Fun, Sun & Sand Festival 
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Kesling Park . . .
Entrance to Kesling Park
Entrance to Kesling Park
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Kesling Park Tennis Courts Kesling Park Walking Trails
Kesling Park Tennis Courts    Kesling Park Walking Trails
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Event shelters & athletic facilities (background) abound in spacious Kesling Park.
Event shelters & athletic facilities (background) abound in spacious Kesling Park.
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Fort LaPlay Porte. Slicer Softball Field.
Fort LaPlay Porte.  Slicer Softball Field.
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Fox Memorial Park . . .
Fox Memorial Park Shelter
Fox Memorial Park Shelter
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Clear Lake (right: Truesdell Ave boat ramp).
Clear Lake (right: Truesdell Ave boat ramp).
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Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater. Ron Reed Field - Babe Ruth Baseball.
Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater.  Ron Reed Field - Babe Ruth Baseball.

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.Memorial Day Ceremony at Fox Memorial Park
.Memorial Day Ceremony at Fox Memorial Park
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