Historical Images of Porter County

"Uncle" Joe Marks. Corner of Franklin Avenue and Chicago Street
Valparaiso, Indiana

Date: 1895
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The structure shown in this image, located at the northeast corner of Franklin Street and Chicago Street, was commonly referred to as the Franklin Foundry and the Joe Marks Corner. The Pioneer Apartments now stands where the Joe Marks building once stood.

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Image and related text prepared by Steven R. Shook