Delphi Preservation Society

06/17/2026

Today we take a break from all things interurban, but we keep with our transportation theme. 🚎

This is the W. H. Baughman blacksmith and wagon shop circa 1890s. 🐴🛠️

It was on the north side of the courthouse square, likely where the current US Post Office is now.

06/10/2026

🚋 Today, you will need to take a road trip to places like the Illinois Railway Museum to catch a glimpse of a Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley interurban car.

More than a century ago, cars like this connected communities across Indiana, including Delphi. Someday, we hope visitors won't have to leave Delphi to experience a piece of that history.

As we work to restore the Delphi Interurban Station, we can imagine an interurban car parked outside the station once again—bringing the story of Indiana's electric railways to life for residents and visitors alike.

With your support of the All Aboard Campaign, maybe one day the journey to see an interurban car will end right here in Delphi. 🚃✨

https://www.delphipreservationsociety.org/savetheinterurban

06/03/2026

🚋 Running Late? You Missed the Interurban! ⏰

A century ago, missing the Interurban wasn't just an inconvenience—it might mean waiting hours for the next ride! No texting ahead, no rideshare apps, and definitely no "I'll be there in 5 minutes."

Today, our historic Interurban Station stands as a reminder of a time when schedules mattered, connections were made in person, and transportation helped shape the future of our community.

While you can't catch an Interurban in Delphi anymore, you can help ensure its station remains standing for future generations to enjoy. Every donation to our All Aboard Campaign helps bring new life to this important piece of local history.😉🚋

https://www.delphipreservationsociety.org/savetheinterurban

The postcard is from circa 1910

05/30/2026

🚋✨ What a day at the Interurban Station! ✨🚋

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our Open House to see the station's "before" picture and learn more about the exciting transformation ahead.

We're thrilled to share that our All Aboard Campaign is gaining momentum! 🎉

💰 Goal: $75,000
📈 Raised so far: $33,245 in donations and pledges

The Interurban Station has stood in Delphi for more than a century. With your help, we're preserving this important piece of our community's story and creating a place where future generations can connect with our transportation heritage.

🚂 We've made great progress, but we still have miles to go. Please help us keep the momentum rolling by donating, making a pledge, and sharing our campaign with friends and family.

All aboard for preservation! Together, we're bringing the Interurban Station back to life. ❤️

https://www.delphipreservationsociety.org/interurbandonation

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05/24/2026

The Fort Wayne and Wabash.Valley interurban line in Rockfield

Rockfield, Carroll County, circa 1908 - This real photo postcard documents buildings on the SE corner of Lake and Walnut Streets in Rockfield, a village located on Indiana 25 between Logansport and Delphi. The brick commercial building to the right was the I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 301, built in 1896 with two first-floor stores and an upstairs hall. It still stands. The church building has lost its spire, but is today occupied by the Rockfield Christian Church. A note on the back states that the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interurban tracks are in the foreground and the station was located in the brick store. Please share your memories of these buildings. What is in the old lodge building today?

Current view: https://tinyurl.com/3w3est8u

📸 The Indiana Album: Doug Aikenhead Collection; photo postcard made by Wolever

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our award winners at last night's DPS Annual Meeting!

Thanks to everyone for attending and learning more about the exciting work we are doing!

Check out our website for more info on all of our recognition award winners (past and present):
https://www.delphipreservationsociety.org/award-winners

05/18/2026

🚋 ALL ABOARD! You can now support the restoration of Delphi’s historic Interurban Station through stock donations as part of our “All Aboard! Save the Interurban” campaign!

Gifts of appreciated stock may provide valuable tax benefits while helping us move preservation work forward faster — including critical stabilization and restoration efforts that will bring this landmark back to life as a community destination.

Every gift helps keep Delphi’s history on track. And thanks to our generous matching support, every $2 donated unlocks an additional $1 match toward the campaign goal!

Whether you give cash, pledge support, or donate stock, you’re helping preserve an irreplaceable piece of our community’s story for future generations.

https://www.delphipreservationsociety.org/interurbandonation