Starke County Historical Society Building Fund Gets a Boost

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Ron Vendl, president of the Starke County Historical Society, accepts a check for $5,000 from Blanche Richardson, President of the Starke County Genealogical Society, while other members of the Genealogical Society look on, Front Row: Ron Vendl, Alice Dolezal, Blanche Richardson, Ida Kennedy, Susie Szynalski, Back Row: Audrey Kinezian and Patty Williams.
Ron Vendl, president of the Starke County Historical Society, accepts a check for $5,000 from Blanche Richardson, President of the Starke County Genealogical Society, while other members of the Genealogical Society look on, Front Row: Ron Vendl, Alice Dolezal, Blanche Richardson, Ida Kennedy, Susie Szynalski, Back Row: Audrey Kinezian and Patty Williams.

The Starke County Historical Society received a check for $5,000 from the Starke County Genealogical Society on Sunday at the annual museum open house on Sunday. The gift will be added to the museum’s building and acquisition fund. The museum is currently using only the Main Street home of former Gov. and Mrs. Henry F. Schricker.

The Starke County Historical Society has launched a three-year, $200,00 capital campaign to buy this building at 1520 S. Heaton St. in Knox.
The Starke County Historical Society has launched a three-year, $200,00 capital campaign to buy this building at 1520 S. Heaton St. in Knox.

The County’s Historical Society is remodeling the former office of Dr. Walter Fritz on U.S. 35 South, in Knox, for  much needed additional display and storage space. Dr. Fritz continues his practice in facilities on Edgewood Drive.

To make a gift to assist the Museum in its expansion project, contact President Ron Vendl at 772-5393 or Vice President Jim Shilling at 772-4311.