The Time Was Museum

To visit please first call 574-293--6005 to make an appointment. Time Was offers another glimpse into history. This unusual museum, housed in two old-fashioned apartments above a circa-1899 retail building, provides a unique retrospective regarding a vital, ever-changing city. Focusing on Elkhart's community life, the collection includes hundreds of vintage photographs, including special events, news pictures, and aerials. The museum also houses local newspapers, high school yearbooks from 1900, city directories from 1869, industrial publications and advertising memorabilia.