Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 26, 1961.
CHESTERTON CIVIC BUILDING HERE?
Northeast corner of Broadway and Eighth in Chesterton, west of water storage tanks, which has been proposed in initial plans drawn by Stemp-Westergren and Associates as site for an estimated $100,000 town hall and civic center. Proposed 8,000 square feet area building would include new fire station, general meeting room, auxiliary rooms for civic and club organizations, and other facilities. Plans are in discussion stage by town board members.
