John Conly and Co. Bankers

La Porte

Gold dust dealers

exchange bought & sold.

Checks on

Marysville & San Francisco.

We issue Wells Fargo exchange

on the Atlantic States & Canada.

Quicksilver for sale.

Marker is on Main Street just east of Church Steet.

Courtesy ...

Cleve O’Rourke Memorial Stampmill

This mill was built in 1911 and used to crush ore at the Hewitt Brothers Mine on Hopkins Creek. It was powered by a steam engine and a pelton water wheel. It was discovered by Fred and Janet Miles in ...

Wichita State University Shockers 1989 NCAA National Champion

In honor of the 1989 Shocker Baseball Team, remembered for its determination and never-say-die attitude. Its gritty character was never more evident than during post-season tournament competition when it overcame injuries to key players and won six elimination contests with ...

Packers Heritage Trail

Packers Heritage Trail

The Packers Heritage Trail was designed as a self-guided walking tour past a treasure trove of landmarks that played a big part in the history of the Green Bay Packers from Curly Lambeau's era through Vince Lombardi's.

During those ...

Central Library

Erected in 1898 from the award-winning design of Ferry and Clas. Designated as a landmark of the City of Milwaukee 1969 by Milwaukee Landmarks Commission in recognition of its architectural and historical significance to the community.

Marker is at the ...

Percy Lavon Julian ( 1899--1975 )

In a lifetime of continual striving, Percy L. Julian succeeded against the prejudices and discriminations of his time to become a pathbreaking synthetic chemist, a successful industrial research director, and a wealthy businessman. He was born in Montgomery, Ala., on ...

Eli Lilly and The Civil War ( 1861--1865 )

The year 1861 would prove to be a very eventful year for the young Eli Lilly. On January 31, 1861, a marriage license was issued to the 22-year-old Eli Lilly and his local sweetheart, Emily Lemon. Shortly after his marriage, ...

La Porte’s Chinese Community

In 1870 the Chinese community of Goodwin Township consisted of 184 dwellings housing 248 people. They were accepted and more welcome here than in other mining areas due to the respect of their leader, Ah Tye in the white and ...

Lotta Crabtree

Charlotte (Lotta) Mignon Crabtree, born November 7, 1847, New York City. Moved to Grass Valley California in late spring of 1853. In the fall of 1854, the Crabtrees moved to Rabbit Creek (La Porte). Mart Taylor, a saloon owner with ...

Rochester's Early Banks

Diagonally across Franklin Street stands a fine example of the work of esteemed Rochester architect J. Foster Warner. This traditional banking house was built in 20th century Byzantine Style in 1928 for the Rochester Savings Bank. It features mosaics and ...