Historical Images of Porter County
Inmates of "Libby Prison." Group photograph outside of
Stiles Hall, Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Date: Circa 1903
Source Type: Photograph
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: Not applicable
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: This is mounted photograph.
Stiles hall was a relatively modern building in its day, having
steam heat and "modern improvements." During World War I, troops from Company C
were housed here. One noted resident of Stiles Hall was Lowell Thomas, a famous
writer, broadcaster, and traveler. The hall was operated by the Stiles family
under relatively strict rules. Dues to these rules, the hall was popularly
referred to as "Libby Prison."
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