It didn't happen in Bremen, but many older residents will remember the mysterious 1973 train derailment in Wyatt that killed engineer Glen Perkins and (pictured above) train fireman Delroy Liepelt. It was blamed on an unknown person breaking the padlock... Continue Reading →
The Bremen History Center welcomed the Bremen High School class of 1960 for their 65th reunion. Turnout was robust at 13 classmates & spouses. A good time was had by all. Not pictured: Simon Borkholder. Ann Scott & Kent Koontz... Continue Reading →
The Bremen Historic Train Depot on Douglas Road will be open from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sep 7, the first Sunday of the month. The History Center will not be open at the same time. It is open Tuesdays and... Continue Reading →
In the early 1950s, Bremen's art teacher, Justine Baker, began a project to paint a number of classic film scenes that would become beloved artifacts among Bremen residents for many decades. Most of the scenes are plucked from Disney films,... Continue Reading →
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25 years ago, Jane's Park was built in the Parke View subdivision of the town, creating numerous sports fields, a substantial walking path, and playground facility. The park honored Jane [Sieg] Stillson, who died of breast cancer in 1999. Use... Continue Reading →
The Bremen Historic Train Depot on Douglas Road will be open from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, the first Sunday of the month. The History Center will not be open at the same time. It is open Tuesdays and... Continue Reading →
As you may know from previous posts, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has evaluated the bridge on N Center Street in Bremen as needing major repair or replacement, and there is a proposal on the table from the Marshall... Continue Reading →
The Bremen Historic Train Depot on Douglas Road will be open from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jul 6, the first Sunday of the month. The History Center will not be open at the same time. It is open Tuesdays and... Continue Reading →
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that took the lives of five young Bremen residents. In 2000, these young people lost their lives in a collision with a semi on US 30 when they failed to stop the... Continue Reading →
Back in the days before Bremen stretched much west of St Joseph Street (Bowen Avenue today), Dr Cecil Burket's horse farm stood on the site where El Rancho Viejo and CVS sit today. In the 1980s, the house was replaced... Continue Reading →
Kevin and Lynn Rose brought in some photos and other items they got at auction and had tracked down to Bremen. Among the photos, Earl Kulczar was mentioned, and we soon determined that the two main ones were of his... Continue Reading →
Here is a short list of anniversaries that I'm aware of. 2024 was the 125th anniversary of the 1899 establishment of the Bremen Telephone Company, started by the Koontz Brothers out of their drug store. 2024 was also the 100th... Continue Reading →
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