Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

A Century of Irvington Homes Sept. 17

It’s 1917 and the U.S. is just getting involved in the War to End all Wars. Russia is undergoing a revolution. The average price for a home was $5,000 (about $111,584 in today’s money), but the average American made about 22 cents an hour. And Irvington? It was a growing … Read More

Our Five Stars at IndyFringe 17

Mary Beth Kuhns, Paula Nicewanger, C.J. Woods III and I hit IndyFringe 17 hard from Aug. 17-20, posting short reviews of the shows we’ve seen on our Facebook page, which you’lll find if you search for Eastside Voice. Here’s our highest-rated, must see shows: • Stewart Huff’s “Sense Ain’t Common” … Read More

Coca-Cola “Before” Tour Reveals Beautiful Surprises

The iconic Coca-Cola Bottling plant on Mass Ave. and College Ave. was sold last year to a developer, Hendricks Commercial Properties, from IPS, who has used the property as a bus hub for many years. Since the building went up in 1931, it has captured the attention of passerby because … Read More

IndyFringe Celebrates Lucky 13 Aug. 17-27

For 11 days, Mass Ave. will be a glorious creative carnival of theatre, dance, music, comedy, street performers, magic, and a hint of chaos at IndyFringe. This, their 13th year, follows on the heels of a wildly successful 2016 Fringe. So what is a Fringe Festival? The first Fring popped … Read More

Pilot Crisis Team Program Launched on East Side

On July 31, Mayor Joe Hogsett, IMPD Chief of Police Bryan Roach, IEMS Chief Dr. Charles Miramonte, officials from Eskenazi Hospital, and others celebrated the launch of the City’s pilot Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) in front of East District headquarters. The program marks the start of an innovative approach … Read More