In the newest #UntoldIndiana piece, IHB historian Justin Clark examines cartoonist Frank "Kin" Hubbard's best pieces during WWI. Through his folksy character "Abe Martin," Hubbard explored key moments in the war through a Midwestern lens. Read it now: bit.ly/4dOSAcI

#OTD in 1872, a fire destroyed most of downtown Mishawaka area. When the fire was finally put out, most of downtown had been burned to the ground, with a total loss of over $176,200. The Phoenix Building, shown below, was erected as a "grand statement of the rebirth of the city."

Thank you to everyone who attended the marker dedication to commemorate newspaper editor Emma Molloy! This is the 15th state historical marker installed in Elkhart County.

#OTD in 1904, co-founder of the IMS Carl Fisher and his business partner James A. Allison established the Prest-O-Lite Company in Indianapolis. The company utilized a revolutionary method to develop acetylene gas vehicle headlights, which were distributed nationally.

#OTD in 1920, the U.S. Patent Office approved a patent for Henry Dill's fish bait that would attract fish by mimicking a minnow. The bait was sold by the Creek Chub Bait Company in Garrett, which became one of the country's leading manufacturers of artificial fishing lures.

#OTD in 1844, J. Maurice Thompson was born in Fairfield. His “Witchery of Archery” book popularized archery and included "the most practical knowledge of the bow-maker and the target-shooter." He is best known for his novel “Alice of Old Vincennes.”

Delighted to be selected as one of the presenters for the Indiana Historical Bureau's sixth annual Hoosier Women at Work Conference, to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. I will be discussing May Wright Sewall and her experience on the Ford Peace Ship.

#OTD in 1914, prolific film director Robert Wise was born in Winchester. He found early success as an editor for the film "Citizen Kane," and later directed films such as "West Side Story," and "The Sound of Music."

#OTD in 1865, Grace Julian Clarke was born in Centerville. She helped revive the women's suffrage movement in Indiana, wrote for the Indianapolis Star, and lectured in support of international peace and the League of Nations after World War I.

#OTD in 1925, Janet Flanner submitted her first manuscript, a “Letter from Paris,” to New Yorker co-founder Harold Ross. She became a regular columnist and covered European politics and culture - from the Parisian art scene in the 1920s to the rise of Hitler in the 1930s.

#OTD in 1956, Governor George N. Craig, Mayor Edward Voorde of South Bend, Mayor Al Doyle of Mishawaka, and other officials dedicated the Indiana Toll Road in South Bend. At its opening, the Indiana Toll Road generated $8,228 per day.

#OTD in 2002, journalist and photographer Bettie Cadou died in Indianapolis. She wrote for publications such as the Indianapolis News, Sports Illustrated, and New York Times. She covered a variety of topics, including the KKK, the Indianapolis Colts, and state government.

The fall edition of our newsletter, Primary Source, is out now! We provide updates on the past summer marker dedications, the upcoming Hoosier Women at Work Conference, and more! Read Primary Source here: bit.ly/3XsTAfB DM us if you'd like to subscribe.

#OTD in 1859, Lincoln visited Indy and delivered a speech at the city's Masonic Hall. He reminisced about growing up in Indiana and repeated his famous quote: "This government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free; that a house divided against itself cannot stand."

#OTD in 1942, the first P-47 Thunderbolt produced by the new Republic Aviation plant in Evansville was tested. Considered one of the most important fighter-bombers used by Allied Forces, Thunderbolts flew over half a million missions during WWII.

In this #ILOHI interview, Rep. Clyde Kersey, who served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1996 to 2018, discusses his trip to Japan with Governor Daniels, thoughts on the 2011 Democratic walkout in response to the "Right to Work" legislation, and more. ilohi.ihb.gov/interviews/

Join IHB staff and the Lockerbie Square People's Club for the rededication of the Lockerbie Square historical marker. The marker was damaged in 2022 and was recently repaired and reinstalled near its original location at Lockerbie and N. East St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

#OTD in 1920, approximately 15,000 fans watched an exhibition game between the New York Yankees and Indianapolis Indians at Washington Park. The Indians won the game 7-6 and held Babe Ruth, then in his first season with the Yankees, to a double and two singles.