Albert F. Busse Memorial and Hageman School, circa 1924 - Porter, Indiana : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Albert F. Busse Memorial and Hageman School, circa 1924 - Porter, Indiana / Shook Photos
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| 説明 | ALBERT F BUSSE MEMORIAL & PUBLIC SCHOOLPORTER INDDate: Circa 1924Source Type: PostcardPublisher, Printer, Photographer: SSSSPostmark: NoneCollection: Steven R. ShookRemark: Remark: Originally referred to as Porter School, this school's name was later changed to Hageman School.The school seen here, built in 1895, was designed by E. Clarke Johnson, an architect from Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, as a six room school that could be expanded later to add two more rooms. Johnson estimated the building cost to be $9,000. The following three bids were submitted to Westchester Township Trustee Frederick Burstrom on July 6, 1895, to construct the school: Channing and Harbert, $9,685; Nathan Demass, $9,250; and Ameling and Emerson, $9,693. Demass was awarded the contract due to his lowest bid.This school building was demolished in 1973. The school stood where the Hageman Library is located at 100 Francis Street.An older and significantly smaller brick school stood where the Albert F. Busse memorial playground is located in this image. This postcard was produced after Busse's death in May 1923.The arched sign states "DEDICATED TO THE CHILDREN IN MEMORY OF ALBERT F. BUSSE."------The following newspaper item was published in the January 10, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONMrs. A. Busse visited the second grade of Porter school Monday afternoon. She was very much pleased and interested in the way the pupils recited. Before leaving Mrs. Busse gave a very find talk to the pupils expressing her interest in them and their teacher who had taught her children. She caused many smiles and exclamations of delight and hearty applause, when she informed them she was going to present the lots on the north side to the Porter school so as to enlarge their playground and that it would be fenced and furnished with playground apparatus. She also cause happy heart-thrills when she told them she would treat them to a picnic in her grove at the end of the school year.------The following newspaper item was published in the May 1, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONMrs. Susie Busse has made arrangements to donate to Westchester township three lots immediately north of the Porter school to be used as a play ground for the school children, and to be a memorial to her late husband, A. F. Busse. It is understood that the town of Porter will vacate the alley between the present school property and the proposed new playground, and that a new alley will be opened running north and south on the west end of the Busse gift. Mrs. Busse desires to use the proceeds from the sale of the buildings on the property to built a memorial entrance to the grounds. She has authorize Trustee Pearson to sell these buildings, which consist of a seven room house and a barn to the highest bidder. In accordance thereof, Mr. Pearson will offer for sale these buildings at private sale, with the provision that the successful bidder will remove the buildings from the grounds by May 16.------The following newspaper item was published in the May 8, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONMr. V. Hokanson has purchased the building on the Busse property north of the school and will have it moved to one of his vacant lots in the eastern part of town.------The following newspaper item was published in the July 17, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONThose who have seen the blue print of the fence that is to be put up around the Porter school playground say it is fine.-----The following newspaper item was published in the August 21, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONThe Porter school grounds are being filled and leveled up nicely, previous to putting up the fence and arch.-----The following newspaper item was published in the August 28, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PLAYGROUND TO BE DEDICATED SATURDAY NIGHTFor a long time the dream of the people of Porter was to have a play ground for the children attending their public school. When the school building was erected the township had but three lots of 40 feet frontage each and a depth of 132 feet. After the building was built there was but little space left for the children to play on. The streets were the only places for them to exercise their little bodies when they were given a recess, and this was a dangerous place for them. Trustee Pearson, assuming the duties of his office, undertook to remedy the situation. All the property in that block was improved and the cost was considerable. Mr. Pearson approached the late Albert F. Busse, who was the owner of the three lots immediately north of the school site, and asked him to set a price on them for the township, for school purposes. The lots were improved with a substantial two story residence building and a barn. Mr. Busse after consideration, wrote to Mr. Pearson the following letter:Porter, Ind., April 24, 1923Friend Pearson:I just heard that Eccleston, my tenant in that property you was talking to be about, is very sick, and the doctors hold out no hopes for him getting well. Now, I may have to get a new tenant and before I do, I want to give you a chance. I will take ($5,500) Fifty-five hundred dollars for the place. This gives you an option on the place until May 15, 12 o'clock noon.Albert F. Busse.P. S. -- If we can't make a deal I am going to sell one of the lots next to Green's and keep the property. B.Mr. Pearson was unable to take advantage of this offer, on account of the condition of the township's treasury, and in the meantime Mr. Busse became ill, and this illness resulted in his death the following May. Just before his death, Mr. Pearson had a neighborly talk with Mr. Busse on his sick bed, and during the conversation suggested that Mr. Busse give the property to the kiddies of Porter as a memorial to himself. Mr. Busse did not commit himself at the time, but later he talked with his wife, and told her that it was his purpose to give the kiddies of Porter that property for their playground and that in case of his death he wanted her to carry out his wish. She was agreeable and joined with him with this suggestionIn accordance with this wish, Mrs. Busse informed Mr. Pearson of the theirs, and told him that in consideration of certain things to be done to carry out the plan properly, she would give a deed to Westchester township to the lots as a memorial to her late husband. These considerations were that the alley running between the old school site and her property would be vacated so that the grounds would be continuous. Also that a new alley be laid out from the property donated on its west side for the use of that property owners of that block and that no blind alley would be left. Also that the grounds be properly fenced and faced with screenings for the protection of the children. Mrs. Busse gave the buildings on the grounds to the trustee and he sold them for $650. With the money he defrayed the cost of the memorial gate to the grounds and part of the cost of the fence. The town board of Porter, on petition of the trustee, passed the necessary legislation to close the alley and open the new one. the enclosure and memorial gate cost $1250, of which the buildings paid $650, and the township the other $600. So Westchester has acquired a valuable property, greatly needed, worth several thousand dollars at a total cost of $600.To show the appreciation of the community and their gratitude to the generosity of Albert Busse and his wife, dedication services will be held on the grounds Saturday evening, August 30, at 7 o'clock. The following program will be carried out:ADD BUSSE DEDICATION -- -- --Music -- Michigan City band.Song, America -- by public, accompanied by band.Introductory remarks -- Rev. J. A. Bescherer.Unveiling of the memorial arch -- by grandchildren: Harriet Busse, Glady Miller.Address -- Prof. F. H. Cole, county supt. of schools.Music -- Michigan City band.Address -- Walter Greenebaum, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, Michigan City.Music, the Star Spangled Banner -- Michigan City band.The Chamber of Commerce of Porter has purchased for the use of the children four pieces for the play ground. They are a sliding board, teeter-totter, Maypole swing and a rack containing a number of swings. The money for the purchase of this equipment was raised by a donation from the treasury of the Porter Chamber of Commerce and by public subscription. The equipment will be in place, ready for use, at the beginning of school.The committee in charge of the ceremonies requests that all school children attending this school meet on the town hall lawn, at 6:30 o'clock P. M. sharp, to take part in the parade that will precede the ceremonies.The town Boadr [sic; Board] has agreed to furnish to music for the occasion.-----The following newspaper item was published in the August 28, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:For the first time in history of Westchester township a private citizen has made a donation to the township for the public good. This donation in the shape of a playground for the children of the community of Porter will be a perpetual monument to the giver's memory. Instead of a stately shaft of stone in a cemetery this monument will be in plain view of the public and will be in constant useful work so long as the community exists. Let us hope the example set by the late Albert Busse will be followed by more of our well-to-do-people, so that many comforts lacked by the public may be supplied. We have a number of well-to-do people in this township who have means beyond their needs or desires and in some instances they are without relatives to leave it to. What better use could they put some of their wealth to than leaving it to the community in which they have lived and helped to build up. A park or a play ground will always be useful and more so in the future when congestion which is sure to come does arrive. It may be the act of Albert Busse will set others thinking in the right direction.-----The following newspaper item was published in the September 4, 1924, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:DEDICATION OF PORTER SCHOOL GROUNDS & FENCEAt an early hour, children and adults gathered in Porter, at the school house and town hall, last Saturday evening, August 30, 1924. Before the appointed time of the dedication services, hundreds of people and automobiles stood waiting while the children were put into marching order by Miss Marjorie Cole and Miss Bradt, teachers of Porter school, together with other citizens of Porter.After the band played two fine selections, the march was begun, John Carlson, Jr., in the lead and after the Michigan City band were the girls with Dorothy Moulton and Helen Hatford bearing large flags, assisted by two other girls. Little Newton Yost, grandson of the first principal in the present Porter school, led the boys, bearing a flag in each hand. The flags carried by the children were given them by the Chamber of Commerce of Porter, and numbered one hundred-fifty. The parade came up on the north and east side of the school yard and entered the gate, the members of the band going to the stand and the children standing at attention around the enclosure until two pieces were played by the band. The song "America" was then sung by the assembly. It was certainly well rendered. Rev. J. A. Bescherer gave the opening address and after another selection by the band he introduced Supt. F. H. Cole as "The friend of the people," which indeed was a very fitting comment on him and many Porter people remembered, with pride in their hearts that Mr. Cole had been Principal of Porter schools previous to his election of his present office. Mr. Cole's address was highly appreciated by all.After another rendering of selections by the band, Rev. Bescherer introduced the Hon. Mr. Greenebaum, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Michigan City, who gave a fine address also painted a glowing picture of Porter's future and like the former speaker lauded the Donors, Mr. Al Busse and widow. And all the parents and teachers are certainly thankful to the Donors of the playground and fence, as it surely stands out largely for the conservation of children as they will be kept from the dangers of traffic on the highway where they played before this find gift was theirs.The unveiling of the Arch was very nicely done by two granddaughters of the Donors, Gladys Miller and Etta Busse.Mr. Pearson gave a little talk in which he thanks those concerned in the alley that was abandoned in order to make the playground continuous.This is certainly an event that is worthy of note in Porter County and Porter records and history.-----The following newspaper item was published in the May 5, 1927, issue of The Chesterton Tribune:PORTER SECTIONThe memorial arch at the Porter playgrounds has been repaired and the lettering painted white, making a great improvement on the place. The swings have also been put in order.Sources:Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; April 12, 1895; Volume 12, Number 1, Page 1, Column 6. Column titled "Porter Pointers. On the Movements and Doings of Its People."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; June 14, 1895; Volume 12, Number 10, Page 1, Column 2. Column titled "A School Building. After a Bitter Legal Contest it is Victorious."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 12, 1895; Volume 12, Number 14, Page 1, Column 5. Column titled "The Contract Let. Porter is Sure to Having One of the Prettiest School Building in Northern Indiana."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; January 10, 1924; Volume 40, Number 44, Page 4, Column 2. Column titled "Porter Section."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 1, 1924; Volume 41, Number 8, Page 4, Column 3. Column titled "Porter Section."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 8, 1924; Volume 41, Number 9, Page 4, Column 3. Column titled "Porter Section."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; July 17, 1924; Volume 41, Number 19, Page 4, Column 3. Column titled "Porter Section."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 21, 1924; Volume 41, Number 24, Page 4, Column 2. Column titled "Porter Section."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 28, 1924; Volume 41, Number 25, Page 1, Column 1 and Page 4, Column 6. Column titled "Playground to be Dedicated Saturday Night."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 28, 1924; Volume 41, Number 25, Page 2, Column 2. Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; September 4, 1924; Volume 41, Number 26, Page 4, Column 4. Column titled "Dedication of Porter School Grounds & Fence."Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 5, 1927; Volume 44, Number 8, Page 4, Column 2. Column titled "Porter Section."Copyright 2019. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook. |
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