Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: April 5-12

April 4, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, April 7, 1913: Sunshine and wreckage drew thousands of people to the flood-stricken neighborhoods west of White River yesterday. Jammed streetcars, scores of automobiles and motorcycles, horse drawn vehicles, and crowds of pedestrians brought spectators responding to official appeals for the public to visit the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week – March 29-April 5

March 28, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, April 3, 1913: Motor trucks played an important part in relief and rescue work following the flood. The bulk of Indianapolis’ supply of meat, bread, and milk was saved by the vigorous use of power wagons and these vehicles maintained a constant transportation service when … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: March 22-29

March 21, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 26, 1913:  Many persons may have perished in the flood that swept West Indianapolis early last evening after the White River levee at Morris St. was breached. Cries of help heard from men, women, and children trapped when the river burst from its banks … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: March 15-22

March 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Tuesday, March 18, 1913:  Mayor Shank announced today that all dogs must be muzzled by April 1. The action follows the emergency resolution adopted by board of health in response to the existing hydrophobia situation. In the last month, a number of cases have been reported … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: March 8-15

March 7, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Sunday, March 9, 1913: If promises made by the city board of works are fulfilled, Indianapolis is to lose another of its scenic railways, loop the loops, dip the dips, and roller coasters combined. The street car company is required to keep the tracks in good … Read More