Description: |
In 1837 Abel Baldwin platted Montpelier to resemble his hometown of Montpelier, Vermont. Incorporated in 1870, the town experienced huge growth during the oil and gas boom of the 1890s. In 1895, this “Oil City” received its official city charter. |
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Origin: | 1914 |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1084 |
Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
Copyright: |
Use must be accompanied with the attribution: Indiana Historical Society. |
Geography: |
Indiana Blackford Montpelier |
Subjects: |
Blackford County (Ind.) Business districts Streets Business districts Street railroad tracks Utility poles Storefronts Awnings Carts & wagons Pedestrians Automobiles |
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