Monthly Archives: August 2020

Indiana Landmarks Announces 10 Most Endangered Sites

August 20, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks today announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. The list includes two schools that provided unprecedented learning opportunities to African Americans; a church that anchored its historic neighborhood; a train depot that embodies Indiana’s limestone legacy; an artfully designed jail … Read More

The Sweet Sound

August 20, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

An episode of a TV series that I enjoy had a moment where two of the principals met in a tavern; a joyous overlay of the conversation that moved the plot line was the sweet sound of billiard balls being struck. I miss that sound. I was a pool player … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 21-27

August 20, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, August 27, 1920: An indignation meeting was held last evening at Shelby and Hervey Streets, with over one hundred South Side citizens attending, to protest against the pollution of Pleasant Run and Bean Creek. One protester said that a man fell into Pleasant Run recently … Read More

Recycle & Refresh with Vintage Fabric

August 20, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From designer limited-stock to flea market finds, vintage fabric has found an audience in the current MCM craze. Whether you go small with throw pillows and trendy little Bohemian shoulder bags, or reupholster a set of chrome kitchen chairs, mid-20th century fabric is available, affordable, and fun to work with. … Read More

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

August 20, 2020 | by Steve Nicewanger

The 2020 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is finally set to go this coming Sunday, August 23, nearly 3 months after it’s traditional running day. In 1918 and again from 1942 through 1945 the race was not run because of WWI and II. This year there is a world war against … Read More