From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, May 20, 1914: Woodland Cemetery, the new burial ground located 2½ miles east of the Indianapolis city limits, is rapidly assuming form under the watchful eye of superintendent Walter H. Wheeler. The massive granite columns and iron gates guarding the entrance indicate by their simple beauty the ideas that are being carried out in the preparation of the grounds which have been laid out by a landscape engineer of national reputation. When completed with its winding drives, trees, graded and sodded lawns, Woodland Cemetery will be as beautiful as art and nature combined can produce. Operated by The Cemetery Co whose entire control and management is in the hands of local men of integrity and high standing in the community, Woodland Cemetery should be ready for the first internments in the coming fall.
If you would like a collection of these “100 Years Ago this Week” the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University (Irvington) has the last 3 years in 3 booklets – $10 per set. They are open Wed. 1-3pm, Sat. & Sun.1-4pm. All proceeds benefit the Irvington Historical Society.