Indiana War Memorial

Efforts to create an Indiana World War Memorial began in 1919, the same year the American Legion moved to Indianapolis. The largest building at the site, shown in the background of this postcard, was under construction from 1927 till 1965. Further memorials to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam have since been added.

Image: “De Pew Fountain in University Park, Showing Indiana World War Memorial in Background, Indianapolis, Ind.” published by the Curt Teich Company for the De Wolf News Co. (date unknown). From the Andrew J. Bramlett Collection.