Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 4-11

September 3, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, September 10, 1915: Boy Scouts have played an important part in the activities of the Indiana State Fair, but not the least has been the first aid service in caring for the sick, injured, and those prostrated with heat. Yesterday afternoon when the temperature was … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 28-Sept. 4

August 27, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 2, 1915: Today is Orphans’ Day. Hoosier Motor Club members, driving 100 cars, will take children from various orphanages in Indianapolis for a long afternoon ride. After picking-up the tots, drivers will proceed to University Park, Meridian and New York Streets, to form a … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: Aug. 14-21

August 13, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, August 14, 1915: The fifty-five children, formerly housed in the Board of Children’s Guardians Home, 5751 University Av, which was destroyed in a blaze last week, were taken to Marion yesterday afternoon by a special rail car, where they will be placed in the orphan’s … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 7-14

August 6, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, August 17, 1915: Provided the proper officials look with favor on the proposition, Indianapolis will soon have daily “community” concerts in its parks during the summer months. The idea was explained to five members of the city council by the Indianapolis Musicians’ Protective Association last … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 31-Aug. 7

July 30, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, August 7, 1915: The large lot at Layman Av. and Washington St. assumed the appearance of an immense Japanese garden last night with gayly decorated booths, stands and tents lighted by innumerable Japanese lanterns. The Star Summer Mission Fund officers shivered yesterday as they watched … Read More