Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 11-17

September 10, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, September 16, 1915: The special fresh air school for tuberculosis children, on the grounds of Arsenal Technical High School, began its winter term this week with added improvements, including two sleeping porches, for caring for the 50 children enrolled. The school first opened last year … Read More

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