Hoover Block on East Main Street in Spiceland, Indiana
| Description: |
The Hoover Block in Spiceland, Indiana was made up of several buildings. A group of men and boys are gathered outside the Ratliff Groceries & Hardware where hammocks and bananas are on display. The tallest building is known as Hoover Hall and was built in 1875. The building today has been restored by the Spiceland Preservation and Tourism Society and serves as Spicelands community center, museum and art gallery. The three connecting buildings to the left of Hoover Hall were razed 16 August 1982. |
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| Origin: | Circa 1900 |
| Created By: |
Cephas M. Huddleston |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2008 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/cephas/id/103 |
| Collection: |
Cephas M. Huddleston Glass Plate Collection, ca. 1890 |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Henry County--Spiceland |
| Subjects: |
Commercial facilities Storefronts Stores & shops Window displays People Hammocks (Furniture) |
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