North Terre Haute Paper Mill photoAntique Circa 1890s-1905 Photo
Industrial Occupational Portrait
Matted Paper Print
Finish: Vintage Matte
Size: Large 8\" x 10\" MountLocation:
Old Paper Mill (Ellsworth)
North Terre Haute, Indiana
Vigo County (N. T. H., Ind.)This outstanding turnaround-of-the-century photograph features a large gathering of laborers at the old strawboard paper mill in the historic Ellsworth section of North Terre Haute.The image showcases incredible occupational details:

• A prominent company sign reading \"F.D. HARRIS\"
• An early steam traction engine/boiler apparatus
• A horse-drawn delivery wagon and buggy
• Period laborer workwear (canvas overalls, flat caps, bowlers)
• A small dog sitting with the crew.PROVENANCE & ANCESTRYThe handwritten notations precisely map out the family members pictured in the crowd:
  • \"Uncle Art Kibler\" (Artemus Ward Kibler, 1847–1916) – positioned 2nd from right in the buggy.
  • \"Grandpa Hart\" – positioned 4th from right in the wagon.
  • \"Uncle Frank Hart\" – positioned 5th from right at the dog\'s right.
  • \"Dad John Hart\" – positioned in the top row, 6th from the right.Verified Kibler Lineage:
    This photograph represents a remarkable historical record tracing back to colonial Page County, Virginia:
    1. Henry Kibler – Foundational pioneer of Page County, Virginia.
    2. Adam Kibler – His son who remained in Page County.
    3. Henry Kibler – Adam’s son who migrated west to Portage County, Ohio, where he is buried.
    4. George Kibler – Born in Ohio, but pushed further west to settle in Indiana.
    5. Artemus Ward \"Art\" Kibler – George’s son who worked at this Indiana mill.HANDWRITING DETAILSFront Matting:
       • Bottom ink notation: \"Old Paper Mill in N. T. H., Ind!\"
       • Top pencil notes identifying \"Dad John Hart\", \"Uncle Frank Hart\", \"Grandpa Hart\", and \"Uncle Art Kibler\".
       Reverse Side:
       • Extensive, detailed vintage black ink text mapping out the exact row-by-row locations of the Hart and Kibler family members.The central photograph print displays strong contrast, crisp industrial detail, and a proper matte finish.The surrounding cardboard mat mount displays natural age-toning, mild surface scuffing, and a small brown age stain on the right-hand border.There is a distinct physical chip out of the cardboard matting along with light edge wear/chipping on the upper border.The reverse side shows historical handwritten ink notes alongside residue and signs of old adhesive tape.The piece still looks wonderful, carries incredible historic presence, and would frame up beautifully for
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