History of Whiting’s Banks: Part Two

This installment will feature the second chapter in the history of banking in the city of Whiting.

Father Benedict's Fight For St. John The Baptist Church

In the spring of 1922, Father Benedict Rajcany, locally known simply as Father Benedict, struggled through a tempest that threatened to end his pastorship and forever change St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Whiting.

Robertsdale’s athey hydro amusement park

For a brief time, in the early days of airplanes, what is now Forsyth Park was on a path to become the aviation capital of the Midwest.

the times of our lives

Remembering Whiting-Robertsdale of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

Movie Night In Whiting A Century Ago

Travel back in time to 1925, and check out the movies you could choose to see at Whiting's new Hoosier Theatre, and others, on 119th Street.

History of Whiting Banks: Part One

Organized banking in Lake County had its origin with the establishment of the First National Bank of Crown Point in 1874.  Once Whiting was incorporated as a town, it did not take too long for its leaders to enter the banking world.  Over the next few months, I will document the rise of some of Whiting’s banking institutions.

door-to-door on 119th street over the years

An updated list of what’s been on Whiting’s main street over the years.

Geffert Hardware

An iconic local business.