Moment of Indiana History

Archive for September 2012

September 3, 2012

 

concrete row houses in Gary

Concrete Utopia

Gary—a city that social reformers had already dubbed the “City of the Century”—seemed a perfect site to try out new types of urban housing.

September 10, 2012

 

Dining Car

The Golden Age Of The Dining Car

Even as train travel faded in popularity, rail lines known for their dining, including the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, continued to offer full menus.

September 17, 2012

 

1800s classroom

Butler’s First President

In Samuel Hoshour's first teaching position at Wayne County Seminary, his pupils included governor-to-be Oliver P. Morton, and the future author of Ben Hur.

September 24, 2012

 

Indianapolis city Market building

To Market To Market

Long before the term "locavore" was coined, buying fresh foods directly from farmers was standard operating procedure in the Hoosier State.

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