2nd Yorktown School
1974 Top Hat Fire
On May 13, 1974, the Top Hat restaurant on St. Rd. 32 between Yorktown and Daleville was destroyed by fire. The hundred-year-old building was once the home of Judge David Kilgore. In the 1930s, the home was converted into a restaurant. It was a popular location for dances, proms, reunions, and holidays.
In 1974, at the time of the fire, the building was leased by Robert and Pat Huffman but was owned by Arthur and Jane Olsen of Glenwood, IL. Jane is the great-granddaughter of David Kilgore.
1917 I.O.O.F. Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Posted by James Romack, Facebook, Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance
1917 I.O.O.F. Lodge 345, The lodge was rebuilt after the block was partially burned after a fire in 1913. You can see a garage on the corner. The gas pump is just on the other side of the car. A barbershop is two doors down.
The Yorktown Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance and Museum occupies the space below the I.O.O.F. in downtown Yorktown. (2021) We want to thank the I.O.O.F for their generous support of the Alliance and Museum.
The stated purpose of the I.O.O.F. is: to improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity and universal justice.
Another view of the gas pump
Hullabaloo Scene
The Hullabaloo was a dance club for teenagers 14-18, on November 17, 1967. It was near the corner of Highway 32 and Andrews Road, east of Yorktown.
The club was owned by Larry A Robertson, David E. Robertson, and Jeffry Carter. Dance lessons were taught by Mari Brown and Jamie Lee.
Yorktown Railroad Depot
Hop’s Drive-In
1948 Jim McKibben and Percy “Clyde” Burgess
1948 Jim McKibben and Percy “Clyde” Burgess at the Burgess Service Station. Clyde was born in 1879 and died in 1963.
In-Law Lake
In-Law Lake cabin ruins circa 1975
Tourist cabins at In-Law lake circa 1975
Yorktown Merchants Advertisement 1964
Emerald Lake
