Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 12-18

August 11, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, August 12, 1916: Thousands of men who came from counties around Indiana to live in Indianapolis are to be counted in a census that will be taken in the business district next week. The purpose is to organize reception committees to receive visitors from the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 5-11

August 4, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, August 5, 1916: Classic Irvington is preparing to link hands with frivolity when “Wonderland” opens Tuesday evening at Layman Ave. and Washington St. Sponsored by the Downey Avenue Christian Church Men’s Bible Class, the program features The Newsboys’ Band tootling tunefully while ex-mayor Lew Shank, … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 29-Aug. 4

July 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 3, 1916: The proposed codification of the city ordinances before the Indianapolis city council has a section making the molestation of any birds, their nests, eggs or young punishable by a fine up to $10 (2015: $220). Earlier, the council passed a provision that … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 22-28

July 21, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 28, 1916: The public drinking cup in Indiana will no longer be used after the end of the month. Harry E. Barnard, Indiana pure food commissioner, said the order of the state board of health means the passing of the old tin cup hanging … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: July 15-21

July 14, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 19, 1916: “City planning is a scientific, rational scheme of looking ahead and Indianapolis has got to take it up or be left in the race of American cities…. (Cities) are realizing there must be careful coordinating of rail and street traffic systems to … Read More