May 2006 is Historic Preservation Month. The DNR’s
Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology is sponsoring a
wide range of events throughout the month to help Hoosiers of all
ages get in touch with our cultural heritage.
Look for the Indiana Historic Preservation Month poster featuring
the winner of last year’s photo contest. Photographer Robert Pence
of Fort Wayne submitted a stunning image of the interior of the 1902
Allen Co. Courthouse rotunda.
Visit
www.in.gov/dnr/historic to see the poster or contact the DHPA to
request a free poster, but hurry, the supplies are limited.
This year’s historic preservation month photo contest is on
display in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse from May 1-May
12. Entries include a variety of historic resources from around the
state. The winner in the age 12 and under category is Kayla Hall of
Vevay. Kayla took a picture is a detail of two residential doorways.
The first place winner in the age 13 and older category was
submitted by Harold Brown of French Lick. Brown’s black and white
image is of the 1920 First Baptist Church in West Baden.
Jason Swisher of Fort Wayne, winner of second place in the age 13
and older category, took a dramatic color image showing the
demolition of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Fort Wayne.
Following the exhibit in the Statehouse, the photographs will be
displayed in the History Center in Fort Wayne for a portion of May
and June.
The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will be at
the Indianapolis City Market on Farmers Market Days (Wednesdays) in
May. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is
invited to visit the market and meet the DHPA staff and learn about
preservation while you support local farmers at the market.
Also, every Thursday the DHPA will lead a lunchtime tour in
downtown Indianapolis.
