VEEDER, Peter
Source:
Lafayette Journal and Courier 26 April 1963 Friday p 5
Veedersburg –
The upper story of the Nixon Building on East Second Street is in process of
being dismantled. The two-story building, one of the landmarks of Veedersburg
was erected about 1873 soon after Peter Veeder and Marhall F. Nixon, his
nephew, arrived in the area. The town of
Veedersburg was named for Peter Veeders (sic) and much of the early business
was planned and financed by him. The
part of the frame structure being removed is a large hall, which for years was
used for dances, skating rinks, political meetings and various other kinds of
entertainment. It has not been used in recent years since it was condemned
unsafe. It is now the property of Donald Nixon of Veedersburg. Business rooms
on the main floor of the building are occupied by Potter’s Tavern, Howard’s
Appliance Store, Manasco’s Café and the Red & White Grocery, all of which
will continue operations during the remodeling process. - transcribed by kbz