Soap Box Derby The Indianapolis Soap Box Derby began in 1934, one year after the initial race was held in Dayton, Ohio. From… Read More »Soap Box Derby
Spanish-American War Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15, 1898, sinking of the USS… Read More »Spanish-American War
Spirit & Place Festival The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 1996 from the Project on Religion and… Read More »Spirit & Place Festival
Squirrel Migrations Beginning during the second half of September 1822, Indianapolis residents witnessed a massive westward migration of gray squirrels, crossing “the… Read More »Squirrel Migrations
Steven T. Judy Case The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimposition of capital punishment in Indiana.… Read More »Steven T. Judy Case
Street Paving Exposition Forty days after the formation of the Commercial Club (now the ) in 1890, its officers, including president and secretary… Read More »Street Paving Exposition
Street Railway Strikes During the 70-plus years that Indianapolis had operating , it experienced two major strikes by street railway employees. The first… Read More »Street Railway Strikes
Sunday Closing Laws Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when territorial governor William Henry Harrison approved… Read More »Sunday Closing Laws
Super Bowl XLVI The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders to make bids to… Read More »Super Bowl XLVI
Sylvia Likens Murder Case In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of their children, Sylvia Marie, 16, and Jenny… Read More »Sylvia Likens Murder Case
