Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Aug. 6-12

August 5, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, August 9, 1921: More than 5,000 loyal South siders gathered for a lawn festival at Garfield Park last night beneath the moonlight and the dazzling gleam of electric arcs, entering whole-heartedly into the carnival spirit. Japanese lanterns and red, white, and blue electric lights transformed … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 30-Aug. 5

July 29, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, August 5, 1921: What is believed to be one of the largest bass drums in the world has been made by the Leedy Manufacturing Co. of Indianapolis for the Purdue University Military Band. Measuring forty-five inches wide and seven feet three inches in diameter, the … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 23-29

July 22, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 27, 1921: The proposed World War memorial plaza project is endangered unless Indianapolis takes action to furnish the building site, according to Dr. Victor Keene, Indiana national committeeman of the American Legion. The first hearing on the remonstrance against the project will be held … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 16-22

July 15, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 20, 1921: For the first time in the history of City Court, a woman sat as judge yesterday afternoon and administered stern justice to erring sinners who came before the court. Miss Jessie Levy, who was admitted to practice about three weeks ago, took … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 9-15

July 8, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, July 14, 1921: A French fete honoring Bastille Day will be given at Ellenberger Park by Irvington Post No. 38, American Legion, beginning this evening and continuing through Saturday. “Every event of this fete has been arranged as to recall memories of the expeditionary force … Read More