Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten National Event

Thursday, May 20, 2021

6:00-7:30pm CT

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Join audiences nationwide on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6:00 pm CT, for a virtual event commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The event will feature excerpts from landmark PBS documentary Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten. Learn how the community of Tulsa and the nation is coming to terms with its past, present, and future in a panel discussion featuring DeNeen Brown, award-winning writer for The Washington Post and associate professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism; Paul Gardullo, historian and curator of the exhibition on the Tulsa Race Massacre now on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture; State Representative Regina Goodwin; Greg Robinson II, Director of Met Cares Foundation; and co-producer of the film, Eric Stover, Faculty Director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, moderated by Emmy-winning journalist Michel Martin.

This event is presented by The WNET Group and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in collaboration with East Tennessee PBS, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KLRN Public Television, PBS North Carolina, WEDU PBS, WHRO Public Media, WHUT- Howard University Television, WHYY, WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc., and WQLN PBS NPR.

Register here to explore Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten. The film screening and panel discussion will be open captioned.

See information in the post below to learn more about the documentary.

Stonewall and Its Connection to

Evansville’s Queer Past

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police officers raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village. Officially, NYPD was there because Stonewall Inn was serving liquor without a license. Unofficially, it was part of their usual practice of squeezing gay bars. Usually, patrons dispersed quietly, even those who were arrested. On this day, however, the diverse group of white, black, and brown drag queens, young gay men and lesbians, energetic “street kids” and others from various vulnerable populations did not go quietly. Instead, they stood their ground and fought back. Their courage ignited a movement against all the discrimination, violence, threat of violence, and fear they combatted every day of their lives (protest), as well as a celebration of their enduring community and its triumphs (pride). Though Stonewall happened in New York, its impact has reverberated in Evansville and around the world.
This presentation will briefly discuss Stonewall (as we just commemorated its 50 Anniversary this year), but will zero in on its impact in Evansville—in particular the way Evansville’s queer community has embodied the themes of protest and pride both in the years leading up to Stonewall, and in its aftermath.

Dr. Stella Ress is a current board of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society and is an assistant professor in the department of history at the University of Southern Indiana where she teaches courses on US and Public History. She has published in the areas of Public History, Cultural History, the History of Girls, and Urban History. She is also actively involved in researching, preserving, and promoting local history. Her latest local history project, the exhibit, “Stonewall and its Connection to Evansville’s Queer Past” is currently on display in the windows of Evansville’s Alhambra Theater. Her presentation is derived from the research she did for that project.

 

November 12, 2019
Liberal Arts Building
Kleymeyer Hall
USI Campus
6:00 VCHS Annual Meeting
6:15 PM for hors d’oeuvres
6:30 PM for presentation
Free and Open to the Public
Link to Campus Map
West Side off Bent Twig Lane

Co-sponsored by the Vanderburgh County Historical Society, the USI Department of History, and the USI Gender Studies Program

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The Old Central High School had a gym in the older building, but the growing school needed more. With Reitz and Bosse having newer gymnasiums, Central wanted something that would showcase Bears athletics. As part of five-year building campaign, the school was promised a new facility.

Famous local architect Frank J. Schlotter was tasked to design the new gymnasium.
The style was English and Gothic architecture made of brick, concrete, and steel. The building covered a quarter city block at the southern corner of 6th St and Division St (later renamed Court St).  Eight huge steel trusses extended over the full width of the building allowing a clear view from any seat. They were supported by heavy steel columns built into the brick wall.
The fireproof gymnasium cost $150,000 and included maple flooring and the exterior had ornamental metal marquees.

The gymnasium seated 6800 and was the largest structure for athletic contests in the state. Because of its size, it virtually guaranteed Evansville a regional spot in the state tournament, putting Evansville basketball on the map. Plus, the three public entrances were double sets of outer and inner doors that allowed the building to be filled or emptied in minutes!

The ticketing office was located to the left of the main entrance on Vine St as was the ladies room and check room “for coats and wraps.” The men’s room was to the right. The original scoreboards were designed in school shops as ones on the market where either inefficient or too expensive.

The “ultra-modern” gymnasium was dedicated on December 10, 1927. IHSAA chairman A. L. Trester was the main speaker for “Dedication night,” and the ceremony was broadcast on WGBF radio. Afterwards, Central opened its 1927-28 basketball season with a game against Linton H.S. It is also worth noting “East and West Highs” (Bosse and Reitz) got permission to use the building for larger events.

The 1937 Flood reached several landmarks downtown including Old Central. They gym was partially flooded as shown below.
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Central stayed in the downtown area until the early 1970s. When the new Central High School was built on First Ave, the old school was vacated. The brick building, including the enormous tower, was demolished in 1973 leaving the gym as the only remaining structure from the downtown complex.

In 1979 the YMCA expanded from its original building and incorporated the gym into its facilities. It was also used regularly for ISUE (now USI) basketball games.

When the new YMCA officially opened the September of 2019, the old building which included the 1927 gym was vacated. With the newer facilities, there are more modern amenities but the YMCA has lost a lot of its historical context. We may be biased but the best part about the new YMCA is the excellent view of the old building from the second story workout room.

As for the future of the old gym, the YMCA doesn’t have any final plans for it at this time. We talked with Marketing and Annual Campaign director, Lisa Verkamp who confirmed they are using the old gym for some special events like the U of E Coaches Luncheon, the Futures Worth Fighting For Boxing Show, and the November Battle of the Paddle pickle ball tournament. Encouragingly, the YMCA is exploring all options including keeping it for programs, finding a partner organization to share it, or possibly selling the property. Lisa was cognizant of the historical importance of the building so even though the YMCA doesn’t have an answer to what they are going to with it, they are looking for a solution.

Old Central Gym http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=oldcentralgym

Old Central http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=oldcentral

Stonewall and Its Connection to

Evansville’s Queer Past

     In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police officers raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village. Officially, NYPD was there because Stonewall Inn was serving liquor without a license. Unofficially, it was part of their usual practice of squeezing gay bars. Usually, patrons dispersed quietly, even those who were arrested. On this day, however, the diverse group of white, black, and brown drag queens, young gay men and lesbians, energetic “street kids” and others from various vulnerable populations did not go quietly. Instead, they stood their ground and fought back. Their courage ignited a movement against all the discrimination, violence, threat of violence, and fear they combatted every day of their lives (protest), as well as a celebration of their enduring community and its triumphs (pride). Though Stonewall happened in New York, its impact has reverberated in Evansville and around the world.
This presentation will briefly discuss Stonewall (as we just commemorated its 50 Anniversary this year), but will zero in on its impact in Evansville—in particular the way Evansville’s queer community has embodied the themes of protest and pride both in the years leading up to Stonewall, and in its aftermath.

     Dr. Stella Ress is a current board of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society and is an assistant professor in the department of history at the University of Southern Indiana where she teaches courses on US and Public History. She has published in the areas of Public History, Cultural History, the History of Girls, and Urban History. She is also actively involved in researching, preserving, and promoting local history. Her latest local history project, the exhibit, “Stonewall and its Connection to Evansville’s Queer Past” is currently on display in the windows of Evansville’s Alhambra Theater. Her presentation is derived from the research she did for that project.

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Liberal Arts Building
Kleymeyer Hall
USI Campus
6:00 VCHS Annual Meeting
6:15 PM for hors d’oeuvres
6:30 PM for presentation
Free and Open to the Public
Link to Campus Map
West Side off Bent Twig Lane

Co-sponsored by the Vanderburgh County Historical Society, the USI Department of History, and the USI Gender Studies Program

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The History Day Presentations will be at Willard Library’s Browning Gallery on July 15, 2019, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Presenters:
Maisie Seib- The Triumph and Tragedy of Kay the Elephant (Website)- Maisie Seib will present the story of Kay the Elephant and how its outcome impacted the treatment of subsequent elephants in Evansville’s zoo.

Kanin Bender- Company C in the Korean War (Website)– Kanin Bender will present on a group of young men, high school juniors and senior,  from Evansville’s USMC Reserve unit who found themselves trapped in the fiercest fighting of the Korean War.  Many of these young men were killed and injured.  The controversy surrounding their call-up led to significant changes in the draft process.

Tristate Tornado Group documentary — Mia Davis, Jayda Poag, and Berkley Walton-  Mia Davis, Jayda Poag, and Berkley Walton will present on the impact of 1925’s “Tristate Tornado.”  The Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925 was the deadliest tornado in United States history.

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EVSC high school students Maisie Seib, Kanin Bender, Mia Davis, Jayda Poag, and Berkley Walton will present local history centered projects created for National History Day.  Projects for 2019 centered around the theme ‘Triumph and Tragedy in History.”  National History is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation and creative expression for 6th- to 12th-grade students. By participating in NHD, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights and artists as they create unique contemporary expressions of history. The experience culminates in a series of contests at the local and affiliate levels and an annual national competition in the nation’s capital in June.”

The History Day Presentations will be at Willard Library’s Browning Gallery on July 15, 2019, beginning at 6:30 PM.

The event is free and open to the public, but we appreciate advance registration at the web address below.

https://willard.lib.in.us/events/stories-national-history-day

I love it when we get a reader sending us an old photo especially with a challenge like this one.
A descendant of William H. Ferguson contacted me with this amazing photo of what could only be described as a mansion and claimed that it was of his house in Evansville. I didn’t recognize but dug in to the history books to see if it indeed was ours.

William Ferguson was a railroad contractor who traveled all over. In November 1889 he drew up plans for a new home on the prestigious Washington Ave. The palatial home was estimated at $25,000 and once completed would be “one of the finest homes in Southern Indiana.”

Unfortunately Ferguson was never able to live in the ornate home. He died in his hotel in Chicago while traveling for work on September 2, 1890. The home was under roof but still had work left to do. But once it was complete, wow! What a house!

His widow lived in the massive residence for some time. In late 1892 / early 1893 it was purchased by Colonel Jordan Giles, a broker who also had a large interest in coal mines around Sturgis, Ky. Giles entertained people there at least for a short while. On December 5, 1893 a massive fire broke out and destroyed the home.

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Initially it was thought that Giles perished in the fire, but that was not the case. The fire was likely caused by live coal on the floor or in a flue. Additionally a frozen water plug caused a delay in fighting the flames. The home was a total loss, but was insured for $12,000. The real loss however was the contents including all of his furnishings and a personal library valued at $10,000. Some law suites emerged trying to settle out the insurance claims so the ruins stood for years as you can see in this fire insurance map from 1895. Col. Giles would move to Kentucky and died later around 1900.

The footprint of the building shown above is an almost perfect match of the building in the old photograph. And so we can conclude that this mystery is solved. Such an amazing building that had a short run in the city’s history.

As a side note, right after the turn of the century, Henry Stockfleth built another grand home on this site at 273 Washington Ave. It stood for over 100 years before being demolished in 2010.
http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=washington273