NEWSLETTERS
A Man of Many Talents: James E. Grosjean
“[Grosjean] has by his indomitable enterprise and progressive methods contributed in a material way to the advancement of his locality, and during the course of an honorable career has
Beyond the Plate: The Remarkable Life and Impact of Restaurateur Jack Inoway
“A successful string of restaurants were opened under his management. People knew that if Jack Inoway was involved, the food would be good.”[1] This quote centralizes what Jack Inoway
Confidence and Consequence: The End of Benjamin Faurot’s Story
“Like most self-made men [Faurot] had the utmost confidence in himself, and was often impatient of the advice of others, particularly when it ran counter to his own opinions.
A Complex Genius: The First Chapter of Benjamin Faurot’s Life
“Benjamin C. Faurot, sometimes called Ben Faurot, but more generally known as B. C. Faurot, was an outstanding man of many qualities, some peculiarities and a number of inconsistencies.”[1]
A Life of Industry and Integrity: The Legacy of Dr. Samuel A. Baxter
“As a physician, banker, promoter of industries and organizer of important commercial interest, his [Dr. S. A. Baxter’s] life has been one of untiring industry, business sagacity and unquestioning
Airwaves and Action: The Impact of Easter Straker
“First Lady of the Air… remember[ed] as well for her community involvement and energetic support of charitable project.”[1] These words commemorated Easter Straker in her obituary in the Lima
Beyond His Railroad Legacy: Calvin Brice, Part Two
Calvin S. Brice was a businessman connected to an unbelievable number of industries and companies beyond his life’s work in railroads. Last month, we covered Calvin Brice’s early life
Success and Setbacks in Railroads: Calvin Brice, Part One
“Calvin S. Brice; a determined man, an aggressive man… He was a veritable steam engine.”[1] Recounted the Lima News in one of Brice’s numerous obituaries. Calvin Brice is one
Lima’s Cigar King: Henry H. Deisel
Henry H. Deisel is another example of the man who wins success and the respect of his community through his own integrity and perseverance. [1] These words memorialized
The Man Behind the Desk: J. W. Van Dyke
As we transition from articles about the MacDonell House to titans of industry, our obvious first article is on J.W. Van Dyke. Although he was not born in Allen
Domestic Servants of the MacDonell House
“Regardless of when a house was built and who lived in it, all homes have something in common: a need for labor to maintain the lifestyle of those who
From Home to Historic House Museum
Now that we have discussed the house being built, its renovations, and the many women who called 632 W. Market St. home, it is time to discuss how the
The Last Lady of 632 W. Market Street: Ellen MacDonell
Ellen MacDonell was the last lady to call 632 W. Market Street home; she and her husband James (Jim) MacDonell lived there from 1942 to 1956. After moving, they
Elizabeth MacDonell: A Life of Community and Service
Elizabeth MacDonell is undoubtedly the most recognizable of the women who made 632 W. Market Street home. She is one of the most important historical figures at the Allen
The Third Wife of 632 W. Market Street: Ida Hoover
The third woman to make 632 W. Market Street into her family home was Ida Hoover. At the start of researching for this article, Ida was as much of
The Last Great Expansion: The Hoovers’ 1915 Renovation
Before we dive into the Hoover expansion, , it will be helpful to go over a few facts about the Van Dykes’ time at 632 W Market Street, aka
Behind the Curtain: The Career and Life of Edna de Lima
John Van Dyke’s second wife, Edna Van Dyke, better known as Edna de Lima, never lived in 632 W Market Street, known today as the MacDonell House. However, her
The Second Lady of the MacDonell House: Emma Van Dyke
The second woman to run a household at 632 W Market Street was Emma Van Dyke. Like Mary Banta, whom you can read a previous newsletter article about here;
The Great Expansion
The Great Expansion The Great Expansion The Bantas switched houses with the Van Dykes in 1897, making them
The First Lady of 632 W Market Street
The First Lady of 632 W Market Street The First Lady of 632 W Market Street As far as
Banta House
Would the MacDonell House painted any other color look as beautiful? The historic house next door to the Allen County Museum is called the MacDonell House after the
