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Historic Photo Collection - Buildings: Civic and Government

Historic building with clock tower, bare trees, snow patches, and park benches. Black and white photo.
City Hall: Photo taken “prior to 1916” (Knecht 527)
Historic building with a tall tower, intricate architecture, surrounded by trees in a monochrome photo.
City Hall: C. 1894 (photo from “Souvenir of Evansville, Ind.” booklet)
Historic building with a clock tower on a street with a horse-drawn carriage and electric lines overhead.
City Hall: Third and Walnut Sts.; photo dated 1909 (Knecht 240)
Black and white photo of a mid-20th-century cityscape with buildings, streets, and a large parking area. No people discernible.
Civic Center: View from the Old National Bank building at Sixth and Main Sts.; c. 1970s (Petroleum Club Collection)
A black and white photo of a city government building with a fountain in front.
Civic Center: Fountain at rear of City-County Administration building; c. 1980 (2PC-100)
A black and white photo of a modern building with rows of windows, no people visible.
Civic Center (New Photo): New city-county government building; c. 1970 (Miscellaneous Collection)
Retro-futuristic architectural drawing of a civic center, circular in design, with surrounding buildings and roadways.
Civic Circle: Rendering of new government complex proposed by Evansville’s Future, Inc.; c. early 1960s (Sears Collection)
Vintage photo of an old building with columns and classic cars parked outside.
Coliseum: Formally named the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum; photo depicts the building in 1917, shortly after its construction (Knecht 4439)
Empty indoor arena with tiered seating and overhead rafters, possibly historic.
Coliseum: Construction of the first exhibit in new building; c. 1917 (Knecht 4434)
Vintage cars on display at an indoor exhibition with American flags and early 20th-century decorations.
Coliseum: First automobile show in new building; c. 1917 (Knecht 4435)
A historical black and white photo of an elegant building with columns and sculptures near the entrance.
Coliseum: View of the building from the Courthouse lawn soon after its completion in 1917 (Miscellaneous 5121)
A black and white photo of a crowded auditorium with people seated, facing a stage or speaking area, in a vintage setting.
Coliseum: Audience inside the Coliseum on April 6, 1932 (Knecht 1961)
Night view of a classic building with columns, exterior lighting, and a statue, captured with light streaks from passing traffic.
Coliseum: Photo dated October 6, 1999 (20 PC-1)
Black and white photo of a historic building with "PURE FOOD SHOW THIS WEEK" signage on rooftop.
Coliseum: Photo dated January 20, 1925 (or 1928) (Knecht 2106)
A black-and-white photo of a statue featuring two seated military figures with a standing allegorical female figure behind them.
Coliseum: Detail of sculpture designed by George Honig near the entrance to the Coliseum; photo dated 1917 (Knecht 1960)
A black and white photo of an early 20th-century construction site with unfinished buildings and materials scattered around.
Coliseum: Construction of building; dated late 1916 (Knecht 476)
A black and white photo of a classical building with columns, statues, and flags, viewed from across a street with directional arrows.
Coliseum: 300 Court St.; c. 1996 (17PC 73)
Black and white photo of an empty auditorium with rows of seats and a stage.
Coliseum: Interior of auditorium; c. 1996 (17PC 67)
A black and white photo of an ornate door with decorative details in a classical building facade.
Coliseum: Detail of entrance door; c. 1996 (17PC 72)
A group of people posing in front of a building with a "Furniture & Stove Market Display" banner.
Coliseum: Attendees of furniture and stove market convention held in April 1921 (Knecht 1038)
An empty auditorium with rows of chairs, a stage adorned with an American flag, and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
Coliseum: Interior view showing the stage; c. 1996 (17PC 68)
Historic building with columns and dome, black and white photo.
County Courthouse: Main and Third Sts.; the building was razed in 1886 (Meyer-Schlamp 126)
An old black and white photo of a courthouse with columns, a person, and vintage surroundings.
County Courthouse: Main at Third Sts. (Payne 29)
An old industrial brick building with large windows, a prominent entrance, and a vintage car parked beside it.
County Courthouse Annex: Building formerly the Fourth Street M. E. Church in 200 block of NW Fourth St. (next to the Old Jail); photo dated January 1931 (Knecht 1446)
Black and white photo of a vintage two-story building behind bare trees, a sidewalk, and a classic car.
Courthouse and Jail: Rockport, IN; c. 1920 (Knecht 5132)
Black and white photo of the Winfield K. Denton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
Federal Building: Named in honor of Winfield K. Denton, U. S. Congress from Indiana’s Eighth District; c. 1996 (17PC 100)
Vintage photo of an ornate two-story building with signage.
Hose House No. 15: Grand and Washington Ave.; c. 1920 (Knecht 406)
A large bell with two men, one in a cap and one in a sleeveless shirt, possibly in a bell tower. Black and white photo.
Hose House No. 1: Unidentified men examining the firebell; photo dated 1936 (Knecht 1894)
Vintage photo of a two-story brick building with "Hdq.-Quarters" and "Fire Dept" signage.
Hose House No. 1: Third and Walnut Sts.; photo dated 1909 (Knecht 234)
Old two-story building on a street corner with traffic lights and power lines. Black and white photo.
Hose House No. 10: C. 1970s (Sonntag 1)
A black and white photo of an old brick building with distinct architectural features and signage indicating "Antiques".
Hose House No. 12: 1409 First Ave.; photo dated 1999 (21PC 36)
Vintage photo of a horse-drawn carriage with people in front of an old house.
Hose House No. 15: 960 S. Grand Ave.; c. 1910 (Marchand 1774)
Black and white photo with vintage cars and brick buildings with arches.
Hose House No. 3: Located on the southeast corner of Fourth Ave. and W. Indiana St.; c. late 1970s (Marchand 2282)
An old fire station, Hose Co. No. 5, with a fire truck and sedan parked, on a rainy day.
Hose House No. 5: St. Joseph Ave., just north of Pennsylvania Ave.; photo dated October 1984 (6PC 68)
Old fire station building with a sliding pole visible on the side.
Hose House No. 7: Located at Dearborn and Delmar in Howell; top floor housed public library, and bottom floor was Hose House; photo dated 1923 (Knecht 4024)
Group of people holding a large American flag in front of a vintage building with "BUS LINE" sign.
Hose House No. 8: W. Columbia St.; photo dated 1902 (EPL 2)
Vintage train station with tracks, buildings, and a fountain, in grayscale.
Municipal Market: Looking north at First Ave. and Pennsylvania St. (note horse trough in middle of intersection); c. 1940s (VC 29)
Historic train station with vintage cars parked outside.
Municipal Market: Looking south on First Ave. towards Pennsylvania St.; c. 1920 (Knecht 800)
Vintage photo of an old-fashioned interior with a bar counter, staff posed, and shelves stocked with bottles.
Municipal Market: Interior view; c. 1920s (Miscellaneous Collection)
Aerial view of a building under construction, surrounded by developed residential neighborhood, vehicles, and open land.
National Guard Armory: Under construction on S. Rotherwood; photo by 113th Photo Section, 38th Division Aviation, Indiana National Guard, c. 1938 (Knecht 2402)
Black and white photo of a two-story brick building with flags, stairs, and landscaping.
National Guard Armory: 201 S. Rotherwood; c. 1980 (2PC 94)
An old building with a flag on the roof and a crest-like sign above the entrance, flanked by two lamps and a staircase.
National Guard Armory: C. 1987 (9PC 34)
Art Deco-style school building with a flight of stairs leading to the entrance.
National Guard Armory (New Photo): 201 S. Rotherwood; c. 1970s (Miscellaneous Collection)
An old castle-like building with a turret, crenellations, and arched entrance. Black and white photo.
Old Vanderburgh County Jail: Looking northwest towards the Coliseum; c. 1979 (Marchand 308)
Stone castle-like building with a turret. Vintage feel, black and white photo.
Old Vanderburgh County Jail: Photo dated 1980 (Marchand 2436)
Historic building resembling a small castle with a turret, arched windows, and stone walls, situated beside a street.
Old Vanderburgh County Jail: 208 NW Fourth St.; built in 1890; photo undated (Misc. 83)
Historic stone building resembling a castle with a turret, American flag flying, clear skies, and street in foreground.
Old Vanderburgh County Jail: Photo dated 1999 (21PC 9)
Vintage photo of a stone castle-like building with a turret and a person standing in front.
Old Vanderburgh County Jail: A guard on duty during the 1903 race riot (Knecht 4020)
An old brick firehouse with a tower, arched entrance, and a person standing by the door.
Police Station: Photo dated 1906 (Knecht 764)
Black and white photo of an old brick building with trees in front.
Police Station: Third and Walnut Sts.; photo dated 1916 (Knecht 4414)
A black and white photo featuring a historical building in the foreground and a modern building behind it, near a body of water.
Post Office and Customs House: View from NW Second and Vine Sts.; photo dated 1985 (7PC 49)
Historic stone building with Gothic features, parked cars, street scene, black and white photo.
Post Office and Customs House: Dated July 5, 1969 (Koch Studio 96)
A Gothic-style building with an arched entrance and pointed gables.
Post Office and Customs House: 100 NW Second St.; photo dated 1979 (Marchand 2740)
Historic building under construction with exposed roof trusses.
Post Office and Customs House Construction of the Post Office and Customs House: on NW Second St.; c. 1875-1879 (Hammond 2)
Historic building under construction with scaffolding, debris, and a crane.
Post Office and Customs House: Construction of the Post Office and Customs House; view shows Sycamore St. façade; c. 1875-1879 (Hammond 3)
Historic building in a snowy setting with gothic architecture, next to a kiosk labeled "W.A. Deeds."
Post Office and Customs House: The kiosk in the foreground contained weather instruments; photo dated winter 1914 (Knecht 4412)
Historic stone building with architectural details, surrounded by modern buildings under a clear sky.
Post Office and Customs House: C. 1999 (21PC 75)
Vintage street scene with ornate building, cars parked alongside, and electric advertisements on the right.
Post Office and Customs House: Photo dated January 4, 1927 (Meyer-Schlamp 128)
Historic stone building under construction, Gothic architecture, wooden scaffolding, incomplete roof, no people visible.
Post Office and Customs House: Under renovation; photo dated July 1, 1916 (Post Office 5)
Historic building under construction, cobblestone street, and telegraph poles.
Post Office and Customs House: Under renovation; photo dated August 3, 1916 (Post office 7)
Historic building rubble with damaged facade and construction beams, aftermath of an unknown event.
Post Office and Customs House: Under renovation; photo dated February 1, 1917 (Post Office 19)
Interior construction site with scaffolding, materials, and architectural details.
Post Office and Customs House: Interior under renovation; photo dated September 1, 1917 (Post Office 30)
Vintage photo of men in an old-fashioned office with wooden desks, clock on wall, and gas lamps.
Post Office and Customs House: Postal employees; c. 1917 (Post Office 3)
A group of men in uniform posing on steps, likely military or ceremonial, in front of a building with arched entryways.
Post Office and Customs House: Postal employees on the steps of the Post Office; c. 1917 (Post Office 2)
An old, ornate stone building with arches and gables, trees, and a street in black and white.
Post Office and Customs House: C. 1980 (Powell 2)
Construction site with skeletal structure of a building and scattered materials under a clear sky.
Roberts Stadium: Under construction; photo dated 1955 (Kleindorfer 7)
A construction site with steel girders being erected, forming the skeleton of a building structure.
Roberts Stadium (New Photo): Under construction in 1955 (Miscellaneous-Legeman Collection)
Construction site with steel framework of a building in progress, crane in the background, and no people visible.
Roberts Stadium (New Photo): Under construction in 1955 (Miscellaneous-Legeman Collection)
Black and white photo of an indoor arena with a crowd watching a sports event.
Roberts Stadium (New Photo): Shrine Circus, possibly the first held in new stadium; c. 1956 (Miscellaneous-Legeman Collection)
Indoor arena with audience seating and a stage; event in progress, captured in black and white.
Roberts Stadium (New Photo): Concert (?) in new stadium; c. 1956 (Miscellaneous-Legeman Collection)
Aerial view of a grand historical building with ornate architecture, surrounded by other structures and parked cars. Black and white photo.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Looking northwest; the Coliseum is visible in the upper left corner; c. 1980s (Marchand 1828)
A black-and-white photo of the ornate exterior of a historic government building with a dome.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: C. 1979 (Marchand 306)
Historical photo of a cityscape with prominent building, flat roofs, and urban development. Black and white, old-time aesthetic.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Looking southeast between Fourth and Fifth Sts.; c. 1915 (Knecht 1865)
Black & white photo of a sculptural architectural detail with a figure reading a book, flanked by decorative columns.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Detail of exterior sculpture; photo dated 1999 (21PC 4)
Black and white photo of a historic building with a dome and columns.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Detail of building (note the man on the upper ledge, just left of center); early 1900s (Knecht 3112)
Historic building with a domed tower, likely a courthouse or capitol, in an old black-and-white photo.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: In background at left are an old German Methodist church (later used as an annex by the county), the steeple of Holy Trinity Church, and the Vanderburgh County jailhouse; photo dated 1909 (Knecht 765)
Historic building with elaborate architecture and a vintage car parked outside.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: C. 1920 (Knecht 3113)
Historic grand building with a dome and vintage cars passing by. Black and white photo.
Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Photo dated January 4, 1927 (Meyer-Schlamp 129)
Historic industrial buildings, tall chimney, barren foreground, overcast sky.
Water Works and Filter Plant: C. 1915 (Knecht 4424)
An old industrial room with rows of machinery, possibly a factory or workshop from the early 20th century.
Water Works Filter Plant: Interior view showing filters; c. 1910 (Knecht 4431)
Construction site with wooden forms and reinforcing bars, likely for concrete structures.
Water Works Plant: Under construction in 1909 (Knecht 4426)
Black & white historical photo: field, path, small building with chimney near water.
Water Works Plant: Photo dated 1937 (Knecht 2051)
Historic building with clock tower, bare trees, snow patches, and park benches. Black and white photo.
Historic building with a tall tower, intricate architecture, surrounded by trees in a monochrome photo.
Historic building with a clock tower on a street with a horse-drawn carriage and electric lines overhead.
Black and white photo of a mid-20th-century cityscape with buildings, streets, and a large parking area. No people discernible.
A black and white photo of a city government building with a fountain in front.
A black and white photo of a modern building with rows of windows, no people visible.
Retro-futuristic architectural drawing of a civic center, circular in design, with surrounding buildings and roadways.
Vintage photo of an old building with columns and classic cars parked outside.
Empty indoor arena with tiered seating and overhead rafters, possibly historic.
Vintage cars on display at an indoor exhibition with American flags and early 20th-century decorations.
A historical black and white photo of an elegant building with columns and sculptures near the entrance.
A black and white photo of a crowded auditorium with people seated, facing a stage or speaking area, in a vintage setting.
Night view of a classic building with columns, exterior lighting, and a statue, captured with light streaks from passing traffic.
Black and white photo of a historic building with "PURE FOOD SHOW THIS WEEK" signage on rooftop.
A black-and-white photo of a statue featuring two seated military figures with a standing allegorical female figure behind them.
A black and white photo of an early 20th-century construction site with unfinished buildings and materials scattered around.
A black and white photo of a classical building with columns, statues, and flags, viewed from across a street with directional arrows.
Black and white photo of an empty auditorium with rows of seats and a stage.
A black and white photo of an ornate door with decorative details in a classical building facade.
A group of people posing in front of a building with a "Furniture & Stove Market Display" banner.
An empty auditorium with rows of chairs, a stage adorned with an American flag, and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
Historic building with columns and dome, black and white photo.
An old black and white photo of a courthouse with columns, a person, and vintage surroundings.
An old industrial brick building with large windows, a prominent entrance, and a vintage car parked beside it.
Black and white photo of a vintage two-story building behind bare trees, a sidewalk, and a classic car.
Black and white photo of the Winfield K. Denton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
Vintage photo of an ornate two-story building with signage.
A large bell with two men, one in a cap and one in a sleeveless shirt, possibly in a bell tower. Black and white photo.
Vintage photo of a two-story brick building with "Hdq.-Quarters" and "Fire Dept" signage.
Old two-story building on a street corner with traffic lights and power lines. Black and white photo.
A black and white photo of an old brick building with distinct architectural features and signage indicating "Antiques".
Vintage photo of a horse-drawn carriage with people in front of an old house.
Black and white photo with vintage cars and brick buildings with arches.
An old fire station, Hose Co. No. 5, with a fire truck and sedan parked, on a rainy day.
Old fire station building with a sliding pole visible on the side.
Group of people holding a large American flag in front of a vintage building with "BUS LINE" sign.
Vintage train station with tracks, buildings, and a fountain, in grayscale.
Historic train station with vintage cars parked outside.
Vintage photo of an old-fashioned interior with a bar counter, staff posed, and shelves stocked with bottles.
Aerial view of a building under construction, surrounded by developed residential neighborhood, vehicles, and open land.
Black and white photo of a two-story brick building with flags, stairs, and landscaping.
An old building with a flag on the roof and a crest-like sign above the entrance, flanked by two lamps and a staircase.
Art Deco-style school building with a flight of stairs leading to the entrance.
An old castle-like building with a turret, crenellations, and arched entrance. Black and white photo.
Stone castle-like building with a turret. Vintage feel, black and white photo.
Historic building resembling a small castle with a turret, arched windows, and stone walls, situated beside a street.
Historic stone building resembling a castle with a turret, American flag flying, clear skies, and street in foreground.
Vintage photo of a stone castle-like building with a turret and a person standing in front.
An old brick firehouse with a tower, arched entrance, and a person standing by the door.
Black and white photo of an old brick building with trees in front.
A black and white photo featuring a historical building in the foreground and a modern building behind it, near a body of water.
Historic stone building with Gothic features, parked cars, street scene, black and white photo.
A Gothic-style building with an arched entrance and pointed gables.
Historic building under construction with exposed roof trusses.
Historic building under construction with scaffolding, debris, and a crane.
Historic building in a snowy setting with gothic architecture, next to a kiosk labeled "W.A. Deeds."
Historic stone building with architectural details, surrounded by modern buildings under a clear sky.
Vintage street scene with ornate building, cars parked alongside, and electric advertisements on the right.
Historic stone building under construction, Gothic architecture, wooden scaffolding, incomplete roof, no people visible.
Historic building under construction, cobblestone street, and telegraph poles.
Historic building rubble with damaged facade and construction beams, aftermath of an unknown event.
Interior construction site with scaffolding, materials, and architectural details.
Vintage photo of men in an old-fashioned office with wooden desks, clock on wall, and gas lamps.
A group of men in uniform posing on steps, likely military or ceremonial, in front of a building with arched entryways.
An old, ornate stone building with arches and gables, trees, and a street in black and white.
Construction site with skeletal structure of a building and scattered materials under a clear sky.
A construction site with steel girders being erected, forming the skeleton of a building structure.
Construction site with steel framework of a building in progress, crane in the background, and no people visible.
Black and white photo of an indoor arena with a crowd watching a sports event.
Indoor arena with audience seating and a stage; event in progress, captured in black and white.
Aerial view of a grand historical building with ornate architecture, surrounded by other structures and parked cars. Black and white photo.
A black-and-white photo of the ornate exterior of a historic government building with a dome.
Historical photo of a cityscape with prominent building, flat roofs, and urban development. Black and white, old-time aesthetic.
Black & white photo of a sculptural architectural detail with a figure reading a book, flanked by decorative columns.
Black and white photo of a historic building with a dome and columns.
Historic building with a domed tower, likely a courthouse or capitol, in an old black-and-white photo.
Historic building with elaborate architecture and a vintage car parked outside.
Historic grand building with a dome and vintage cars passing by. Black and white photo.
Historic industrial buildings, tall chimney, barren foreground, overcast sky.
An old industrial room with rows of machinery, possibly a factory or workshop from the early 20th century.
Construction site with wooden forms and reinforcing bars, likely for concrete structures.
Black & white historical photo: field, path, small building with chimney near water.