Exhibit curator Tom Lonnberg will explore select historic photographs from Vanderburgh and its contiguous counties-Henderson, Gibson, Posey, & Warrick-juxtaposed with their modern-day counterparts.
This talk is based on the 2025 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science exhibition Tri-State Then & Now. In this presentation, Tom Lonnberg will explore select historic photographs from Vanderburgh and its contiguous counties—Henderson, Gibson, Posey, & Warrick—juxtaposed with their modern-day counterparts. In many cases, the city and townscapes represented in the photographs have changed dramatically while others are less altered.Â
Thomas (Tom) R. Lonnberg serves as the chief curator and curator of history at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science. Since 1988, he has curated numerous exhibitions interpreting Evansville’s past. These exhibitions covered many aspects of the city’s history, including its industry and culture. He also presents a variety of public programs regarding the community’s bygone days.
He is currently the president of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society and serves on the Community Advisory Board of WNIN.
Lonnberg earned his master’s degree in history from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Southern Indiana.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |
TAGS: | Local History | EVPL Central |
*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.
