Monthly Archives: July 2022

100 Years Ago: July 22-28

July 21, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, July 26, 1922: What will be one of the finest open air natatoriums in this section of the Mid-West is nearing completion at Douglass Park. The new community swimming pool, costing $70,000 (2020:  $1,100,569), has an oval basin measuring 192 feet in extreme length, and … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 15-21

July 14, 2022 | by Weekly View

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Black Sorority Sigma Gamma Rho — 100 Years of History Unveiled in Irvington

July 14, 2022 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — This year the Black sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, will celebrate the centennial of its founding on Butler’s Irvington Campus. Seven young African-American  teachers founded the sorority at Butler to aid women of color looking for a career in education. Over 6,000 sorority international members attended events in Indianapolis … Read More

Old Stables to Become New Spaces

July 14, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 130 year old mule stables known as the POLK Stables, are undergoing a complete rehabilitation and will become the latest shared work space on the near eastside. COhatch will house artist studios, makerspaces, and co-working offices. The building will also feature North High Brewing restaurant and an … Read More

Former Women’s Prison Razed, No Plans Yet for Redevelopment

July 14, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The former Women’s Prison property on New York and Randolf has been razed by the state. The 15 acre property has been vacant since 2017. Originally built in 1872, the state built the prison expressly for women — one of the first in the United States. Later, the … Read More