Monthly Archives: June 2021

P.R. Mallory Complex Wins State’s Top Restoration Prize

June 17, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The massive rehabilitation of a community landmark that stood vacant for 30 years has won Indiana Landmarks’ 2021 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration. The P.R. Mallory complex, once a vibrant manufacturing center and today home to two schools and a hydroponics operation, earned the honor following a $38 … Read More

In Celebration of Dad

June 17, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Thinking maybe Dad has enough ties and gifts cards from Lowe’s? This year make his Father’s Day celebration one to remember. This year, think “vintage”! Many men like to carry a pocket knife and owning a Case knife has been an American tradition since 1889. With blades stamped from heat … Read More

Water Watcher

June 17, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

My roommate daughter carefully assembled a small wading pool on the front lawn of our house and filled it with water. The pool was purposely placed within my sightline from my “keeper of the community, watcher of the world” position on the front porch. When the pool was full, Lauren … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 18-24

June 17, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, June 22, 1921: Avoiding automobile collisions is one of the best ways to keep Indianapolis streets free of glass, according to Guy Jeffries, president of the Hoosier Motor Club. “When the time comes that motorists use common sense in the matter of crossing street intersections … Read More

Billy the Kid’s Indiana Connection: A shotgun full of silver dimes, Part 2

June 17, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This story first appeared July 16, 2010. United States Marshall Ameredith Robert B. Olinger (alias “Pecos Bob,” alias “The Big Indian”) was killed on April 28, 1881 outside of the Lincoln County Courthouse by legendary outlaw and fellow Hoosier Billy the Kid with the Marshall’s own gun. A double barrel … Read More