Stories tagged with "19th century"

In Afghanistan, they take cash by indystar

LONDON — When it comes to Afghanistan, the British have a special perspective: Every mistake the United States has made recently, they made 150 years ago. So it’s worth... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

1870s grist mill going green by indystar

BRIDGETON, Ind. — A 19th century mill in western Indiana that grinds grain into flour with old-time stone grinding equipment is switching from electricity to hydropower. The... – Aug 21, 2009 at 7:12 AM in News

Jefferson County aims to rebuild its courthouse by indystar

Madison — Sixteen architectural firms have expressed interest in drawing up plans for rebuilding a 19th century courthouse that was heavily damaged by fire this spring. A... – Jul 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Madison celebrates annual Lanier Days by indystar

Madison The city of Madison is toasting its Victorian-era heyday this weekend during the historic Ohio River city’s annual Lanier Days festival. Festivalgoers will hear... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

County aims to rebuild courthouse after fire by indystar

MADISON, Ind. — A fire that heavily damaged a 154-year-old courthouse, destroying its dome-topped bell tower, likely ruined much of its cache of deeds, marriage certificates... – May 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Festivities celebrate city's 175th birthday by indystar

Westfield The city today will celebrate its 175th birthday. City spokeswoman Carrie Cason said that, from 10 a.m. to noon, members of a beautification group will hang flower... – May 15, 2009 at 1:23 AM in Communities

Neighborhoods vital to city by indystar

If you drive north on Delaware Street out of Downtown, you quickly find yourself in Fall Creek Place, one of the nation’s most impressive examples of urban redevelopment. The... – May 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Westfield to celebrate 175th birthday by indystar

Westfield will hold a public celebration Friday for its 175th birthday. The town was founded May 6, 1834. WestfieldStar.com:Click here for the latest local news on schools, sports,... – May 14, 2009 at 10:25 AM in Westfield

Home's closing signals good news for children by indystar

The news that a dreadful relic of 19th-century child welfare, the Marion County Children’s Guardian Home, may close should be cause for celebration. It’s the first... – May 01, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Letters to the editor

Sienna Miller set for her Broadway debut this fall by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Roundabout Theatre Company says Sienna Miller will make her Broadway debut this fall in its production of "After Miss Julie," playwright Patrick... – Jan 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM in Entertainment

French actor-director Claude Berri hospitalized by The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) -- French actor, director and producer Claude Berri has been hospitalized in serious condition.The Paris Hospital authority says 74-year-old Berri was... – Jan 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM in Entertainment

Two groups in running for Lincoln artifacts by indystar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has one less competitor for a $20 million collection of artifacts related to the 16th president.The... – Oct 15, 2008 at 10:17 AM in News