Moment of Indiana History
podcasts Archive
December 20, 2004
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Governor’s Mansion
The Governor’s Mansion in Indianapolis was a two-story yellow brick building, but the interior was another story. When the wife of governor James Brown Ray saw her new home, she refused it.
December 13, 2004
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The Battle for Fort Sackville
During the revolutionary war, the British army formed alliances with Indian tribes who routinely sent war parties to attack American settlers. George Rogers Clark decided that a major offensive was needed.
December 6, 2004
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Gary, Indiana and the City Beautiful Movement
Gary, Indiana was a model of the City Beautiful Movement. Gary featured many prominent architectural landmarks from the building boom of the 1920’s as well as steel mills.
November 29, 2004
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French Lick
French Lick has become known as the home of basketball star Larry Bird, but did you know that it was famous long before that for very different reasons?
November 22, 2004
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Frank McKinney Hubbard
Frank McKinney Hubbard accompanied the 1904 presidential campaign on a train journey through the backwoods of Indiana. Hubbard created Abe Martin, a character who would become his spokesman.
November 15, 2004
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Camp Morton
Camp Morton, on the original site of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, was named after Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton. in February 1862, it served as a prisoner of war camp.
November 8, 2004
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Fall Creek Massacre
The prevailing attitude on the frontier was that killing Indians was not a crime, but this massacre sparked a fierce moral debate.
October 25, 2004
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Early Indiana Agriculture
By the mid 19th century the Industrial Revolution brought the steel plow to Indiana farmers. These developments allowed each farmer to work many more acres than before.
October 18, 2004
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Cannelton Cotton Mill
After a massive renovation, the Cannelton Cotton Mill is alive once again with new occupants in 70 newly created apartments for senior citizens.
October 11, 2004
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Interurbans
“Interurbans”—also called electric railways—were once the cause of a wild but short-lived mania all over America, and Indiana was the heart of the industry.
