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Old State Road 28 West
This months featured photo From April of 1969 this photo shows what the old State Road 28 looked like before it expanded into a four lane highway. To the right you can see the entrance to Ing-Rich Porcelain plant. In the distance one of the iconic Frankfort water towers (red and white checkered paint job) and to the left is Scheid Auto Sales. The heavy equipment seen to the left of the road appears to be prepping for the expansion. (Photo contributed by John Faucett)
Aughe Collection
Early photos of Frankfort including several downtown images taken by Harry Aughe. In this collection you will find rare images of the M.B. Thrasher Co. fire of 1910. The Masonic Parade and the laying of the corner stone ceremony for the Masonic Temple, and much more...
James Ostler's 35mm Slides
A lifetime collection of 35mm color slides taken of special events in Frankfort from the early 50s through the 70s. Collection includes Frankfort Sidewalk Days, Frankfort Businesses, life at Old Stoney FHS in 1952, Aughes Drugstore in 1954, Woolworth's, Hanlon's Drug Store and many more.
Contributed Photos
See images of Frankfort from the personal photo albums contributed by our visitors.
Video Vault
Includes the newscast of WTHR Channel 13 coverage of the 1989 downtown fire which destroyed Bon Merritts. Also includes the Riley Tribute video along with some rare home movies of Riley from 1935, downtown parade from 1958, FHS Basketball team with coach Case from the 1930s and more...
October 16th, 1952 Locals gather waiting on the arrival of Richard Nixon
This photo taken by Mendez Photography of Frankfort Indiana shows the crowd gathering at the railroad crossing on N. Jackson street waiting for the arrival of Republican vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The building in the background no longer stands. This is now the entry way to Regions drive thru tellers.
Let's go back to the 70s and visit Lynch's Cafe
"Best tenderloins in town" Contributed by Christy Cooper
Ing-Rich Porcelitems magazines
contributed by Susie Brock. More available soon
1952 Jergens Lotion magazine ad featuring the William and Lucille Rothenberger family of Frankfort Indiana. If you know anyone in this photo please click on the image to go to the comment page for a larger view.
If you have any photos you would like to contribute,
e-mail Steve Greeno at steve@frankfortplace.com
