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From John Dillinger to Quickie Weddings, Crown Point History Captivating
A mention of the “marriage mill years” often induces a nostalgic smile from longtime Crown Pointers. But ask about John Dillinger’s jailbreak with a gun fashioned from a bar of soap‚ and you may get a polite grimace.
Business, Population, Development Booming in Crown Point
The best-kept secret in northwest Indiana has gotten out faster than John Dillinger from the Lake County jail.
Crown Point Businesses Ship Products Around the World
Crown Point’s business connections reach far beyond this pastoral community. With shipments of everything from muffins and cookies to steel manufacturing equipment‚ companies here realize that location is the key ingredient in this town’s recipe for success.
Crown Point Offers Residents an Idyllic Lifestyle
Tucked less than an hour away from the big-city attractions of Chicago‚ Crown Point offers beauty and small-town charm that can seem almost too idyllic to be real.
Crown Point Takes Pride in its Vibrant, Well-Preserved History
Crown Point’s rich and vibrant history can be explored in a variety of ways. There are the bricks and mortar‚ of course – the structures that have stood the test of time.
Purdue Opens Learning and Technology Centers in Crown Point
Big Ten football games won’t be played here‚ but Purdue University now has a big presence in the Crown Point area.
Crown Point Neighbor Winfield Blossoms as Attractive Place to Live
Winfield can trace its roots – and its name – to the mid-19th century. But the town wasn’t incorporated as a township until 1993. Since then‚ it has grown by leaps and bounds.
Spring and Fall Antique Shows Draw Thousands of Visitors
Antique seekers find shopping glory every spring and fall in this part of the Midwest.
Former Astronaut Jerry Ross Hails From Crown Point
Crown Point’s most famous son is Jerry Ross, a former NASA astronaut.
Hometown Festival Days Provides 14 Days of Fun
Here is a party that lasts for two weeks.
Wellington A. Clark House Gives History Buffs Something to Clap About
One of the oldest surviving houses and civic buildings in Indiana continues to stand today in Lake County.
Lake County Historical Museum Links Community To Its Past
Dinosaur fossils, fun house mirrors and period fashions are just a few of the interesting items on display at the Lake County Historical Museum in the Old Lake Courthouse.
Beef O’Brady’s Franchisees Give Back to Community
When Leo and Rosanne Firchau returned from vacationing in Florida two years ago, they could not have imagined the story that was about to unfold.
Optimist Club of Crown Point Accentuates the Positive
The dictionary defines optimism as, “hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.” Optimist Clubs the world over promote such hopefulness and confidence, but they don’t stop there.
Memory Keepers Help Customers Preserve Life’s Milestones
Whatever the occasion – a wedding, baby’s first step, or simply a visit to Crown Point – Marge Brauer helps customers keep the memory long after the event has passed.
Dawn Food Products Boasts More Than 40,000 Customers
Who can be counted on to greet the dawn? Bakers.
Chamber’s Efforts Create Sense of Belonging in Growing Community
Maintaining a sense of community in a county of nearly 500,000 is challenging, but through the efforts of the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce, the city of Crown Point is doing just that.
YMCA, City Efforts Ensure Plenty of Places to Play
Indiana is widely known as basketball country, and Crown Point is no exception.
Crown Point Adds Much-Needed Second Middle School
Crown Point had one high school and one middle school for the longest time, but suddenly the city began to grow.
Downtown Hosts Vibrant Monthly Art Extravaganza
Just one business in Crown Point is devoted solely to art, but that lone gallery expands to 40 businesses on the fourth Friday of each month.
