Memories Along the South Shore III Scanning Sessions

We are thrilled to give our readers the opportunity to submit historic photos for our upcoming Memories Along the South Shore III: More Than 125 Years of History in Photographs book project. If you have photographs that meet the guidelines below, please bring them to one of our scanning sessions listed here.

Photos will be scanned on-site and given right back to you.

Submission Guidelines

• Photos taken in Northwest Indiana.
• Photos taken during the 1800s-today.
• Photos only – preferably original photos (no newspaper clippings or photocopies).
• One submission form per photo.
• Limit 10 photos per family. Bring your photos to one of the scheduled scanning sessions. No appointment necessary.
• If you're a private collector, call 360.723.5800 to set up an appointment.

Download Submission Form

Because we expect a large turnout, we advise you download and print a submission form or pick one up from The Times office. Please fill out one form for each photo you’d like to submit.

• Download as PDF (fillable) or JPG.

Session Details

Saturday, June 10: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Portage Community Historical Society
5250 U.S. Hwy 6, Countryside Park, Portage, IN 46368
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Saturday, June 10: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Porter County Museum
153 S. Franklin Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Monday, June 12: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lake Station Historical Society Museum
2400 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405
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Tuesday, June 13: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Westchester Township History Museum
700 West Porter Avenue, Chesterton, IN, 46304
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Wednesday, June 14: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dyer Historical Society
1 Town Square, Dyer, IN 46311
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Wednesday, June 14: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Munster Historical Society
Kaske House
1154 Ridge Road, Munster IN 46321
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Thursday, June 15: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Merrillville History Museum - Ross Township Historical Society
13 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Thursday, June 15: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Whiting Public Library
Meeting Room
1735 Oliver Street, Whiting, IN 46394
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Saturday, June 17: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hammond Public Library
564 State Street, Hammond, IN 46320
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We hope to see you there!

Bring us your best photos and we’ll scan them in while you wait. Plus, chances are some other fine folks will show up, so bring your stories to share with one another.