Historical Images of Porter County
Fred Smoke Memorial Entrance, Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Date: Circa 1970s
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Harvey's
Studio, Dexter Press (#9698-D)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: The following is printed on the reverse of this postcard:
THE FRED SMOKE MEMORIAL ENTRANCE
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, Indiana
A familiar landmark on Indiana 49 commemorates the Porter County farmer, a
philanthropic pioneer, who contributed over $1,000,000 to the people for their
schools and universities, hospitals, and other organizations of the city and
county.
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