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Date Featured	Subject	Approximate Date of Photo
December 21, 2010	Many entrepreneurs who grew their business in the Richmond/Wayne County area at the turn of the 20th century built beautiful mansions. Their current owners kindly opened them up for the public to tour in December of 2010.	December 14, 2010
December 13, 2010	The Vinton House was established in 1847 and is located on the Historic Old National Road (US 40) in Cambridge City, Indiana. It included a ballroom, fine dining rooms and a basement pub.	December 1, 2009
December 7, 2010	If you want your home to be one-of-a-kind, don't shop the big box stores - shop Antique Alley in Wayne County, Indiana! Cambridge City is in the heart of Antique Alley and there are a variety of stores located along the National Road, which travels through the center of this community in western Wayne County.	December 1, 2009
November 29, 2010	Yes...there are books. But at Morrisson-Reeves Library you'll also find DVD movies, music CD's, Internet access, story times, computer classes, research help and so much more.	November 17, 2010
November 22, 2010	The Centerville Library serves the citizens of Centerville and Center Township in Wayne County. The library is home to an interesting collection of art and the building has a unique place in Wayne County's history.	November 12, 2010
November 15, 2010	Located on the southwest corner of Maplewood Park in Centerville, Indiana, this memorial honors Center Township citizens who served in World War I, 1917-1918.	November 12, 2010
November 8, 2010	Repairs are in full swing as tuck pointing is done on the unusual brick columns outside the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in the "Hoosier Bowery" district in Richmond, Indiana.	November 8 , 2010
November 1, 2010	New Creations Chapel, Inc. erected "The Miracle Cross" in spring of 2010. The large cross at the intersection of I-70 and U.S. 40 provides a traveler's landmark.	October 20, 2010
October 25, 2010	The Abram Gaar Mansion is a beautiful example of Second Empire architecture. It was built in 1876 for Abram and Agnes Gaar. Abram was the president of the manufacturing company, Gaar, Scott & Company in Richmond, Indiana that produced threshing machinery.	October 14, 2010
October 11, 2010	The Wayne County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex) was built in 1978 at a cost of $2,175,293.00. This L-shaped building was designed to provide a visual and physical connection to the historic Wayne County Courthouse. It provides much needed office space for county government, such as the Treasurer, Planning & Zoning, Assessor, as well as the office of the County Commissioners.	September 20, 2010
October 4, 2010	This large stone outside the former New Garden Meetinghouse near Fountain City, Indiana is called an "upping stone". It was used to help parishioners easily enter and exit their carriages or climb on or off a horse when they visited the meetinghouse.	September 17, 2010
September 27, 2010	Prepared by the Richmond Columbian Properties, a non-profit historic preservation organization dedicated to the preservation of the William G. Scott House and the Historic Architecture of Richmond, Indiana.
September 24, 2010	During the recent (2010) widening and resurfacing of National Road West (U.S. 40) on Richmond's west side, the contractor uncovered tracks that were likely from the Interurban trolley line that ran through Richmond in the early 1900's.	September 23, 2010
August 2, 2010	The First English Lutheran Church has been a landmark along National Road East, across from Glen Miller Park for nearly half a century. It serves its parishioners and welcomes the community as one of Wayne County's voting centers.	July 30, 2010
July 26, 2010	The Wayne County Historical Museum has a new addition to it's log cabin collection, a log outhouse! Now children can see for themselves what Grandma and Grandpa mean when they talk about "walking the path" to the outhouse at their grandparents' house when they were young.	July 22, 2010
July 19, 2010	Murals are not new to Wayne County, Indiana! This mural is located on the 2nd floor of the Odd Fellows Hall, now the Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place at 96 1/2 East Main Street in Hagerstown, Indiana. It was painted by local artist, Charles Newcomb in 1913.	July 15, 2010
July 13, 2010	�Faith, Resolved,� a tapestry woven for Reid Hospital & Health Care Services by Chicago artist Anne McGinn, has been installed in the hospital�s main lobby.	Released July 13, 2010
July 6, 2010	Sheep provide a natural way to keep the lawn trimmed at this Amish School house in northern Wayne County, near Fountain City, Indiana.	July 28, 2008
June, 28, 2010	The fine arts are thriving in the small town of Hagerstown, where art classes are offered to area residents at the Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place. Those interested learning about the classes offered should contact the museum.	June 25, 2010
June 15, 2010	Area women, led by Barbara Roll, created a special bicentennial quilt that will be a lasting reminder of Wayne County's bicentennial celebration. The quilt was premiered at a reception at the Wayne County Historical Museum in June 2010 and will be exhibited in several locations around the county before returning to the museum.	May 20, 2010
June 10, 2010	The first "Festival of Murals" has begun in Wayne County, Indiana. Artists have been selected and their locations chosen. Below is Damon Lamar Reed from Chicago painting his mural featuring a Gennett blues artist, at the corner of Fort Wayne Avenue and North D Street in Richmond.	June 9, 2010
June 1, 2010	Exciting changes are taking place in the block at North 8th and D Streets as the former Fire Hose House #1 undergoes remodeling. See what it looked like in 2008 and in 1906.	May 27, 2010
May 24, 2010	This solid looking building is the entrance to the current U.S. Bank (2010) from North 8th Street. It was originally built for the Second National Bank, which was established in Richmond in 1872, although they did not move into this building until 1956. Read more about The 2nd National Bank.	May 10, 2010
May, 17, 2010	Undoubtedly Richmond High School's most famous graduate, Wilbur Wright was born in this small home just west of Hagerstown, near Millville, Indiana. The home has been restored and there is also a small, but fascinating museum on the grounds, featuring a full size replica of the first Wright Flyer.	May 29, 2009
May 10, 2010	The Community Policing Department of the RPD has a new remote control patrol car to assist them with education in the schools!	May 10, 2010
May 3, 2010	This memorial is located at the corner of North Green Street and West Parkway Drive in Cambridge City, Indiana. It honors a local legend, the harness race horse Single G.	April 6, 2010
April 26, 2010	Roseview Transit provides public bus transportation within the City of Richmond, Indiana. Fares and routes are linked below. For more information, contact (765) 983-7305.	April 6, 2010
April 15, 2010	Hagerstown's Community Park is located at the far west edge of the community. It features a playground, ball diamonds, and picnic shelters.	April 9, 2010
April 5, 2010	Children of all ages enjoy heading to the Glen Miller Park playground to swing during the first warm days of spring!	April 1, 2010
March 22, 2010	Veteran's Memorial Park is a relatively new park, conveniently located in the center of the City of Richmond, featuring memorials for quiet reflection but also offering a large amount of green space for family picnics.	March 17, 2010
March 15, 2010	Volunteer fire departments thrive in the many small communities of Wayne County, Indiana. They serve to protect their neighbors in times of disaster, but also often provide important fund raising and social gathering opportunities for the communities.	March 9, 2010
March 8, 2010	Earlham College promotes wellness for students, faculty, staff and community members via a free wellness fair held each spring at the Earlham College Wellness Center.	March 4, 2010
March 1, 2010	According to Wikipedia, Richmond High School's gymnasium is the 5th largest high school gym in the United States. It has a capacity of 8,100. The facility was named the "Tiernan Center" in honor of long-time RHS educator, Richard "Dick" Tiernan. It opened in 1985.	January 15, 2010
February 15, 2010	The Wayne County Historical Museum has an amazing, unique collection of artifacts. So much so that Jim Harlan, Executive Director of the Wayne County Historical Museum, expressed his opinion in the Palladium-Item on February 15, 2010, that Wayne County should be called the "Crossroads of American History".	February 4, 2010
February 8, 2010	Several of these beautiful old home along National Road East near Glen Miller Park have experienced a rebirth serving as a Bed and Breakfast or as home to other types of business.	February 8, 2010
February 2, 2010	Major infrastructure improvements are taking place across Wayne County, causing headaches for motorists who travel along U.S. 40 west in Richmond. The bridge across Clear Creek is being widened to allow a center lane to be added, improving the safety along the National Road.	February 2, 2010
January 25, 2010	Located at the northwest corner of North 8th and North D Streets, this building was originally Hose House #1 for the Richmond, Indiana Fire Department.	February 8, 2008
January 18, 2010	This stained glass window is located in Springwood Hall on the campus of Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana. It was donated to the University in July 2001 by IU East Alumni on the occasion of Indiana University East's 30th anniversary.	March 3, 2009
January 7, 2009	Dublin Friends Meetinghouse	January 30, 2009


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