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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1925
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates
Belt Work Speeds East Side Growth
From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, March 3, 1926: The rise of steel-reinforced concrete abutments and pillars at East Tenth St and the Belt Railroad as part of the city’s railroad elevation program will soon open East Tenth St into Sherman Dr and on east without the hazard of a grade level crossing by providing a safe passageway beneath the tracks. This project is one of several intervals through the ten-foot elevation that has led to a record pace of progress in indust
Mar 3


Organize Further for Manager Plan
From The Indianapolis Star , Wednesday, April 8, 1925: Selection of the executive committee of the citizens’ committee of 1,000, under...
Apr 8, 2025


City Beautiful Urged By Woman Appointee
From The Indianapolis News , Wednesday, February 4, 1925: Mayor Lew Shank yesterday appointed Lelia Kern Taylor, the wife of Dr. James...
Feb 4, 2025


Kessler Driveway Plans Approved
From The Indianapolis Star , Friday, December 5, 1924: After considerable change from the original route, the board of park...
Dec 5, 2024


City Wrecking Buildings to Eliminate Jogs at Street Corners Where Accidents May Occur
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 23, 1923: Work on eliminating or at least reducing several of the more prominent city...
Aug 23, 2023
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