Kosciusko Lodge 1945

Description:	Front: Script at top of postcard reads, Kosciuszko Lodge, Winona Lake, Ind.Back: Body of message reads, Dear Joan, I just had to write and tell you of the wonderful time I am having swimming (or trying to) in Winona Lake. I do wish Hoiman of Theodoria was here to teach me how. We have swell services here, but I miss Broadway. All my love, Yours because of Calvary, Shirley C. Addressed to, Joan Cadle, 2516 College, Indianapolis, Indiana. KL at Winona Lake, Indiana. The writer has been enjoying the services, but really misses Broadway. She is probably referring to the Broadway Evangelical Church in Indianapolis.Kosciusko Lodge was originally built (ca 1900) as a hotel, under the direction of J. Wilbur Chapman. One source said the KL was intended to provide free or low cost housing for ministers attending the Chautauqua and Bible Conference. It was also available for paying customers. Its distant location from the venues of the Winona Assembly did not make it popular. It was located at the south end of Park Ave. across Cherry Creek. As early as 1908 the focus of the KL changed from a hotel to that of being a key building in a new Presbyterian summer camp. . Billy and Ma Sunday had apparently acquired the property, possibly to provide cash to the Winona Assembly at an earlier date. They gifted property in 1908 and in 1926 they deeded Kosciusko Lodge to the Indiana Synod of the Presbyterian Church. KL was described as having 58 guest rooms, a dining room, a wide front porch, a second floor deck and a 300 seat chapel. Camp Kosciusko operated from 1908 until the 1960’s. The deteriorating facilities and the construction of another camp in southern Indiana brought about the end of Camp Kosciusko. The camp’s former medical center and several counselor cabins have been turned into private residences. The lake front lots were sold to individuals. A portion of the camp’s land was sold to the adjacent Chicago Boys Club.
Origin:	1945-07-24
Created By:	Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art." (Published by: Winona Lake Christian Assembly, Inc., Winona Lake, Ind.)
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/491
Collection:	Grace College - Winona Lake Postcards
Copyright:	Contact Morgan Library, Winona Lake, IN for copy and usage permissions
Geography:	Winona Lake (Ind.)
Subjects:	Kosciusko Lodge

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