State Street Corner of Hohman, Hammond, Indiana
| Description: |
Hammond was first settled in 1851, making it the oldest of the large cities in the area. The first industry in the region was a meat packing business in Hammond. The town was originally called Hohman, a name used by Hoosier author Jean Shepherd in his stories. |
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| Origin: | 1908 |
| Publisher: |
A.J. Schumann |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1035 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Lake Hammond |
| Subjects: |
Lake County (Ind.) Streets Business districts Storefronts Awnings Carriages & coaches Street railroad tracks Bricks Utility poles |
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