Moment of Indiana History

Archive for August 2012

August 6, 2012

 

Indiana newspaper

The Perils Of Pioneer Publishing

One early publisher apologized, “Want of paper compels me to furnish my readers with but half a sheet. I expect a supply before another publication day.”

August 13, 2012

 

detail of an 1840 map of Indiana.by Jeremiah Greeleaf

Putting Indiana’s Cities and Towns On The Map

The location of many of Indiana’s towns and cities is a result of geography, topography, economics, and the law—with a little nostalgia thrown in the mix.

August 20, 2012

 

East side of the public square, Bedford, In

Competing For County Seat

Town boosters competed fiercely for the designation of county seat during the nineteenth century.

August 27, 2012

 

Fabien Sevitzsky

Indianapolis’ First Maestro

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has firmly established itself on the US classical music scene, thanks in part to its first conductor, Fabien Sevitsky.

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