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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