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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 55 results for Economic Revitalization Areas.
| ID | 73633 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City mulls major overhaul for downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Downtown Elkhart; Drawing of proposed changes |
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Parking, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 64218 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | enFocus marks a year of involvement in Elkhart County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lex Dennis |
| Date | July 15, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Notre Dame University, Elkhart County, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 15317 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Meijer requests tax break for expansion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 17, 2006 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Meijer, Economic Revitalization Areas, Middlebury Town Council |
| ID | 15123 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Personal property abatement mulled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 20, 2005 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Tax Abatements, Economic Revitalization Areas, Middlebury Town Council, Middlebury Hardwoods |
| ID | 12716 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Old building granted new life |
| Notes | 614 S. Main St. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tom Murphy, Mervin Hammon, Phil Dumouchel, Craig Fulmer, Rosalie Smith, Rocky Meyer |
| Date | December 16, 1995 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Main Street, Elkhart, Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas, Housing |
| ID | 12351 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Planners see a place for Elkhart's downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 14, 1995 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas, Business |
| ID | 13154 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Gathering visions for Elkhart's future: Ideas flourish at town meeting |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ernie Smith |
| Date | August 25, 1995 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Centre, Inc., Economic Revitalization Areas, Business |
| ID | 82183 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Centre pitches in |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 14, 1995 |
| Page | H1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82184 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Heart of the city matters |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 14, 1995 |
| Page | H1, H2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas, Housing |
| ID | 82185 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Building on South Main may become offices, apartments |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 14, 1995 |
| Page | H2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Housing, St. James AME Church, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82170 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bunch of projects on agenda: Mayor looks for input |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 15, 1994 |
| Page | A1, A12 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Convention Center, Superblock, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 13153 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Centre recognized |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Larry Andrews, Sandy Geiser |
| Date | September 22, 1994 |
| Page | B4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Centre, Inc., Awards, Main Street, Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82168 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Judy O'Bannon: Downtown vital today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 22, 1994 |
| Subjects | O’Bannon, Frank, Amish Acres (until 2020 see Barns at Nappanee), Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 31256 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Upbeat on downtown: Elkhart's center is booming |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Civic Plaza fountain; 512 S. Main St. building |
| Date | September 18, 1994 |
| Page | H1, H2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Business, Economic Revitalization Areas, Elkhart Civic Plaza |
| ID | 12348 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown pushed as great place to do business |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 9, 1994 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Real Estate, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82201 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State money will aid downtown renewal |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Page | A1, A9 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Grants, Economic Revitalization Areas, Elkhart Centre, Inc. |
| ID | 12347 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Working together: Public, private sectors unite for revitalization |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Clock tower at Civic Plaza |
| Date | February 4, 1990 |
| Page | H1, H3 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Economic Revitalization Areas, Business |
| ID | 82278 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plaza fulfilling 65-year-old dream |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dean Sleppy, Richard Alexander |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 24, 1988 |
| Page | B2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas, Mast, Ira C., & Son Inc. |
| ID | 82234 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | What the people need is a good place to sit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tom Borger, William H. Whyte, Dennis Harney |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 15, 1988 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Construction, Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82236 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plaza is marked |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Civic Plaza sign |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 13, 1988 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Construction, Main Street, Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82165 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Main St. gets expert review |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 16, 1988 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Main Street, Elkhart, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 12211 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Two views of plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Civic Plaza 3-D models |
| Date | November 24, 1987 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Downtown Redevelopment, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City plans 'world class' civic plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Downtown Elkhart logo |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 24, 1987 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart, Perron, James (Mayor) |
| ID | 5201 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Banks are busy with building |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 14, 1987 |
| Page | D1, D3 |
| Subjects | Banks and Banking, Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 13130 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown: 'We're not going to drop the ball...' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | First National Bank; Casey's Restaurant; Old Elkhart Post Office |
| Date | June 14, 1987 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas, Elkhart Centre, Inc. |
| ID | 82182 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown can live, grow |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Judy Gibson |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 25, 1987 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Economic Revitalization Areas, Buildings |
| ID | 82203 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plaza takes shape -- plus an auditorium? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 10, 1987 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Economic Revitalization Areas, Buildings, Miller, William P. |
| ID | 82276 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Civic plaza plans |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | drawn proposals |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 06, 1987 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart, Main Street, Elkhart |
| ID | 13128 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Building downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 11, 1987 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas, Business, Perron, James (Mayor) |
| ID | 82154 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Consultant will discuss downtown ideas |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 26, 1987 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Centre, Inc., Business, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 13120 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown: 1986 construction revival has hope, pride, ambition |
| Notes | Also in Elkhart - Downtown envelope in Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo; Downtown Elkhart logo |
| Date | June 8, 1986 |
| Page | A1, A9, B1 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Business, Construction, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82151 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Depends on diversity: Elkhart nightlife: is it possible? |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jane Roberts, Ron Thompson, Bob Klose, Thyra Metzler; Flo and Albert |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 08, 1986 |
| Page | A1, A9 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Business, Entertainment, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82187 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown proposals |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | intersection of High St. and S. Main St. |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 21, 1986 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Buildings, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82188 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown Planning 'Campaign" to Begin Soon |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 25, 1985 |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 82195 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Another Try At Downtown |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 10, 1985 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Economic Revitalization Areas, Ball State University, Perron, James (Mayor) |
| ID | 82155 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown Efforts May Accelerate |
| Notes | Elkhart - Downtown envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 03, 1983 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Taxes, Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 19153 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Community leaders plan action to implement city's recovery |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 9, 1981 |
| Page | 12 |
| Subjects | Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 18921 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Recession's initial impact weathered |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 9, 1979 |
| Page | 11 |
| Subjects | Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 18814 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Per Capita Personal Income |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | September 27, 1977 |
| History # | 228d |
| Subjects | Economic Revitalization Areas |
| ID | 93229 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work Starts On Downtown Alleys |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | James H. Royal, John Pipher, Ray Zentz |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 16, 1975 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Streetscape |
| ID | 93227 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Median Plan Awaiting OK |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 15, 1975 |
| Page | 28 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 93222 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Less Tax Bite Downtown; Reassessment Completed |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 29, 1975 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Taxes, Real Estate |
| ID | 93223 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pedestrian No. 1 In Refurbished Downtown |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 16, 1975 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93224 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | TV Store's Move Downtown Viewed As More To Come |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 08, 1975 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93226 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Reassessment To Set Precedent |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 26, 1975 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93225 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown Alley Walkways Get Plan Group OK |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | William P. Miller, Mitch Sever, Howard Hostetler, Richard Minser |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 05, 1975 |
| Page | 15, 22 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93228 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Shape Downtown Plans; Hope To Start In July |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 04, 1975 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93220 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Reassessment Individual |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 03, 1975 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Taxes, Real Estate |
| ID | 93221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | DowntownFirms Ask Cut In Assessments |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aerial of downtown Elkhart |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 30, 1975 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 93218 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lower Assessment May Help |
| Notes | Elkhart Redevelopment - 1970's envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 14, 1975 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Business and Economic Development, Economic Revitalization Areas, Real Estate |