Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: July 10-17

July 9, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, July 12, 1915: Civic Education in Elementary Schools as Illustrated in Indianapolis, a bulletin just issued by the United States Bureau of Education, describes how Indianapolis trains its children for the responsibilities of citizenship. “Indianapolis public schools help the pupil to understand the nature of … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 3-10

July 2, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, July 6, 1915: Yesterday afternoon beneath brilliant blue skies, a crowd of thousands seated on the hillside — “a natural grandstand” — of Ellenberger Park witnessed the “Indiana Pageant” given by local Irvington talent. The bugle sounded the opening episode, “Nature’s Gifts to Indiana.” Miss … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 26-July 3

June 25, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, June 30, 1915: Appropriate exercises will mark the official start of the 1915 season and the 25th anniversary of the Summer Mission for Sick Children at Fairview. The summer mission is known throughout the United States as the Indianapolis plan for caring for sick babies … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 19-26

June 18, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 20, 1915: Philip Skehan is the speed king of Irvington, winner of the great shovemotor two-mile classic, run last evening before cheering multitudes in the famous Audubon Road circular Speedway. Skehan, in his rakish “Fiat,” made the distance — ten laps around the circle … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 12-19

June 11, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, June 15, 1915: Flag Day, designated by President Wilson, was not generally observed in Indianapolis yesterday with ceremonies, although flags were displayed from public buildings and many homes throughout the city. Indianapolis Lodge No. 13, Order of Elks in their annual observance of Flag Day … Read More