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Scott Rolen Baseball Card
No full textScott Rolen began playing in the major league in 1996. Originally from Jasper, Indiana, he has played for Philadelphia, St. Louis, Toronto and Cincinnati.IHS may not reproduce
The Minnetrista Cultural Center
No full textThe Ball brothers bought land along the White River in Muncie in 1893. They named the property Minnetrista, combining the Sioux word for water and “tryst” to mean “a gathering place by the water.” By 1907 all five brothers had built their homes on the property. In 1988 the Minnetrista Cultural Center opened on the site as a place to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Ball Family Journe
A Sign Along a Beautified Hanna Avenue Announces the University’s Presence
No full textIn 1902, the name was “Indiana Central University.” Soon ICU became popularly known as “Indiana Central College,” only to formally revert decades later to the “University” name. Then, at Commencement 1986, President Gene E. Sease announced the change to “University of Indianapolis,” capitalizing on the opportunity to signal the growth in the institution’s size and stature and link its future to Indiana’s emerging capital city. The nickname “UIndy” was adopted 20 years later.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Indianapolis Journe
Hinkle Fieldhouse
No full textListed on the National Register of Historic Places, this iconic building remains the nation’s oldest college basketball arena. The fieldhouse, which had remained unchanged for more than 60 years, was renovated in 1989. The work was geared toward upgrading the facility while retaining the history and nostalgia of the home of “Hoosier Hysteria.”Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Hinkle Fieldhous
Recreation of the Zwerner Grocery
No full textA photograph can tell the story of a moment or it can tell the story of a time. The You Are There experience gives guests a chance to step into a photograph from the Indiana Historical Society collections and be a part of the scene. Each photograph is specially selected for the stories it tells about Indiana's past. Our staff then recreates the scene in detail and learns the stories of the people in the photograph. The past comes alive as our interpreters share the experience with guests.Destination Indiana - YAT World War II Grocery Journe
Hoosier Salon Logo
No full textIn 1990, the Hoosier Salon moved to the Indiana State Museum, and in 2012 to the Indiana Historical Society. The Hoosier Salon Patrons Association is supported in its mission by clubs, sororities, businesses, and individuals. That mission joins the professional and amateur in the "Grand Tradition" to inspire, promote, and reward Indiana artists.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Hoosier Salon Journe
You Are There 1924: Tool Guys and Tin Lizzies - Mechanics Work on a Car
No full textAttention to detail extends to the costuming of the interpreters. IHS staff visits professional costumers and orders the clothing so the styles and fabrics are just right. From mechanics diagnosing a problem to a woman getting driving instruction, scenes such as these would have been common in the garage used by George Greenlee for his Ford dealership. Guests could see under the hood and learn the intricacies of driving a Model T while also learning about everyday life in Hartford City.Destination Indiana - You Are There 1924: Tool Guys and Tin Lizzies Journe
Aerial View of 22 Canoes on Front Oval of UE Campus
No full textIn June 2011, UE civil engineering students host the 24th annual American Society of Civil Engineers National Concrete Canoe Competition. UE is the smallest school ever invited to host the national event. Twenty-two teams from universities in the U.S. and Canada compete. Judging is based on a written report, a display, a presentation and the canoe race. A concrete canoe does float as long as it exerts less pressure per cubic foot than water does.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - University of Evansville Journe
Fourth Generation Jay Brant and Anne Brant Hayes
No full textThe fourth generation of Brants – Anne Brant Hayes and Jay Brant – joined the family business in 2010. As an independent, four-generation company, Indiana Oxygen is large enough to meet any demand, yet flexible to meet any immediate or custom need. Through its affiliation with its most renowned purchasing consortium and the support of its key vendors, the company is able to purchase in quantities sufficient to compete with any national chain and still pass cost savings to its customer-partners.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana - Indiana Oxygen Company Journe
Indiana Experience Opening
No full textIHS CEO John Herbst gives the word to assembled dignitaries to cut the ribbon to open the new "Indiana Experience" at the Society in ceremonies on March 20, 2010.Indiana Historical Society Journe