Pioneer Village -
Page 3 of Photographs

These photos are from the Park Collection and are the property of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To request use of any of these photos, please visit the DNR photo policy page and complete a release and request form. Credit should also be given to the Indiana DNR if these photos are used in any publications.

If you have any photos from the early days of Spring Mill, please share them with us. If you can scan them, send them to our email, or bring them by the nature center and we can scan them. Thank you!

800.335 Two men leaning on bridge, sign reads “THIS ROAD OUT” and arrow points “TO CAVES” Back reads “Village Bridge” in ink. Now the turnaround area at north section of Village.

800.335 Two men leaning on bridge, sign reads “THIS ROAD OUT” and arrow points “TO CAVES” Back reads “Village Bridge” in ink. Now the turnaround area at north section of Village.

800.435 Aerial photo of village. Shows mill, flume, Upper residence, Granny White House, Munson House, distillery and tavern.

800.435 Aerial photo of village. Shows mill, flume, Upper residence, Granny White House, Munson House, distillery and tavern.

800.338 Bridge at village, man sitting on stone pillar. Back reads “Village Bridge” in ink.

800.338 Bridge at village, man sitting on stone pillar. Back reads “Village Bridge” in ink.

800.401. Lower Residence with family of four in front. Photo has deckled border.

800.401. Lower Residence with family of four in front. Photo has deckled border.

800.402. Photo of garden entrance with arch, Upper Residence in the background. Photo has deckled border.

800.402. Photo of garden entrance with arch, Upper Residence in the background. Photo has deckled border.

800.406 View of mill, flume, and water wheel. Groups of visitors passing in and out of building, summer dress.

800.406 View of mill, flume, and water wheel. Groups of visitors passing in and out of building, summer dress.

800.407 Street scene with mill on the right and Upper Residence on the left. Visitors present.

800.407 Street scene with mill on the right and Upper Residence on the left. Visitors present.

800.405. photo of Sheeks House with woman in light coat with fur collar in foreground. Back of car behind house that might help date photo.

800.405. photo of Sheeks House with woman in light coat with fur collar in foreground. Back of car behind house that might help date photo.

800.408 View of Munson House with trees surrounding and groups of visitors. Southeast view.

800.408 View of Munson House with trees surrounding and groups of visitors. Southeast view.

800.411 View of the village from high angle. Late fall or early spring - no leaves on the trees but no evidence of snow. Mill at far right, garden enclosure on the left with Lower Residence at left center. Back reads “1939”

800.411 View of the village from high angle. Late fall or early spring - no leaves on the trees but no evidence of snow. Mill at far right, garden enclosure on the left with Lower Residence at left center. Back reads “1939”

800.410 Small boy in aviator-style hat standing with a dog. Clown doll sits on back of dog. Boy is holding the dog’s leash. Period automobile in the background.

800.410 Small boy in aviator-style hat standing with a dog. Clown doll sits on back of dog. Boy is holding the dog’s leash. Period automobile in the background.

800.441 Label says it is the Bath House at Donelson House at Spring Mill 1941. Actually it is the Summer Kitchen for the Lower Residence. Spring is not covered over.

800.441 Label says it is the Bath House at Donelson House at Spring Mill 1941. Actually it is the Summer Kitchen for the Lower Residence. Spring is not covered over.

“Dec. 7, 1946 at Spring Mill Village and Dotty wanted to see in the window, but was more interested in the confusion behind her when the picture was snapped” (back of Munson House)

“Dec. 7, 1946 at Spring Mill Village and Dotty wanted to see in the window, but was more interested in the confusion behind her when the picture was snapped” (back of Munson House)

800.442 “Harold Van Cummins - Spring Mill State Park, 1946” (on steps of distillery)

800.442 “Harold Van Cummins - Spring Mill State Park, 1946” (on steps of distillery)

800.445 “Dec. 8, 1946 - Mrs. C.O. Swaynie of Lafayette and Edward at Spring Mill Village” (in front of log house with plaque on corner - Sheeks House)

800.445 “Dec. 8, 1946 - Mrs. C.O. Swaynie of Lafayette and Edward at Spring Mill Village” (in front of log house with plaque on corner - Sheeks House)

800.444 “Dec. 7, 1946 - Spring Mill Park in the Village” (Munson House from opposite side of creek). Closeup of millstones along creek and a tree has grown through one.

800.444 “Dec. 7, 1946 - Spring Mill Park in the Village” (Munson House from opposite side of creek). Closeup of millstones along creek and a tree has grown through one.

Photo of distillery. Label reads “Scott Turley Distillery @ Spring Mill by Prof. David Worth Dennis 1895 - 1900.”

Photo of distillery. Label reads “Scott Turley Distillery @ Spring Mill by Prof. David Worth Dennis 1895 - 1900.”

800.706 Photo of woman lying on her stomach on a pile of dirt, Caretaker’s House(?), and stone wall behind her. The house has clapboards and what looks like a porch on the east side. Back reads “Mabel Wigley Cleveland c. 1929.”

800.706 Photo of woman lying on her stomach on a pile of dirt, Caretaker’s House(?), and stone wall behind her. The house has clapboards and what looks like a porch on the east side. Back reads “Mabel Wigley Cleveland c. 1929.”