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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 63 results for Benham West Urban Renewal Area.
| ID | 98183 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | A VISION FOR BENHAM |
| Notes | University of Notre Dame School of Architecture |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart residents look at plans; Levon Johnson speaks; Mike Huber speaks; artist’s sketch |
| Date | Aug 10, 2024 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Benham Neighborhood Initiative, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, City of Elkhart, Benham West Urban Renewal Area |
| ID | 21576 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | VFW eyed as community center |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | map; photo of advocate |
| Date | September 23, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | VFW Post 9944 Building, Development, Community, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Benham West Urban Renewal Area |
| ID | 19624 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group seeks model railway |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 16, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Government, Elkhart City, Railroads, Benham West |
| ID | 15850 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | It's a building opportunity |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of site |
| Date | March 20, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | VFW Post 9944 Building, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 621 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New look to Benham area |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of site |
| Date | July 27, 2000 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | B12 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West, Elkhart Plan Commission |
| ID | 593 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West renewal plan being studied |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of area |
| Date | October 5, 1999 |
| Page | A1, A10 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 10564 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Builder gets more time for two Benham projects |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 13, 1996 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Project Area Committee, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 86082 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ambulance firm breaks ground in Benham West |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 28, 1989 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Ambulance Services, Construction, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Business |
| ID | 10559 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart draws outline for Benham West use |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of proposed land use of Benham West |
| Date | February 10, 1988 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 76936 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West land for sale |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of parcels for sale between 10th and 6th Street and north of Indiana Ave. |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 12, 1986 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham Avenue, Sixth Street, Elkhart |
| ID | 76935 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Contractor At Work |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 12, 1985 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham Avenue, Construction |
| ID | 88360 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Land Sale Considered |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 12, 1984 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Business and Economic Development, Real Estate |
| ID | 88151 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sale of Land in Benham West Could Begin by End of Year |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 17, 1984 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Development, Community |
| ID | 88361 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Plan to Square One |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 07, 1983 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, Politics and Government |
| ID | 88359 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Plan Good for City |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 24, 1983 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Kesim, Eleanor, Business and Economic Development |
| ID | 76938 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Politics, not Geography, Makes Sense in the 6th |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Map of the 6th district |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 15, 1983 |
| Page | 11, 15 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham Avenue, Precincts, Politics and Government |
| ID | 76937 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Remains Concern: Benham Plan Sets Some Guidelines |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 13, 1983 |
| Page | 13 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham Avenue |
| ID | 8421 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City looks at what to do with Benham West |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 13, 1982 |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Community Development Department, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West |
| ID | 88358 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Hazardous Waste Storage Site Is Proposed for Benham West |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 14, 1981 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Hazardous Substances, Zoning |
| ID | 8408 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Development funds go to Benham west |
| Notes | Established 1974 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 1980 |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Community Development Department, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West, Benham West Project Area Committee |
| ID | 103562 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Development to Continue if Funds Keep Coming |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aerial of Benham West with Rosedale High Rise in the foreground |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 25, 1980 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Development, Community, Politics and Government |
| ID | 88357 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Demolition Change Order Approved |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Building Demolitions |
| ID | 102801 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Concerned About Its Decade-Old Program |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 02, 1977 |
| Page | 14 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Funding, Development, Community |
| ID | 99672 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Families Starting to Relocate |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 15, 1976 |
| Page | 16 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area |
| ID | 93066 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Development Money For Downtown Is Opposed |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Lindbergh Musick |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 27, 1976 |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Funding, St. James AME Church |
| ID | 103555 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Advice To Benham PAC |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 14, 1973 |
| Page | 4 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Project Area Committee, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
| ID | 103556 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Future: Local Effort Is Key, Says HUD Speaker |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Fredi Rolsky |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 14, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
| ID | 103557 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Meet Monday |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 08, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
| ID | 103569 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 2-Block Benham West Project Area Could Be Cleared Yet This Year |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Leada Curry |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 31, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Elkhart Department of Redevelopment |
| ID | 103534 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Widening Appears Delayed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 19, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham Avenue, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Streetscape |
| ID | 43500 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West urged to get on with job |
| Notes | See also in Elkhart Truth Collection, Misc. Clippings Section, 'Benham West - Elkhart' envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | June 1, 1973 |
| History # | 1392 |
| Page | 17, 18 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Politics and Government |
| ID | 43501 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Neighborhood backing needed in Benham |
| Notes | See also in Elkhart Truth Collection, Misc. Clippings Section, 'Benham West - Elkhart' envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Date | June 1, 1973 |
| History # | 1392 |
| Page | 17, 18 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Project Area Committee, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Politics and Government |
| ID | 103566 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Group Asks City Aid |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 22, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Politics and Government |
| ID | 43499 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Project Short-Lived |
| Notes | See also in Elkhart Truth Collection, Misc. Clippings Section, 'Benham West - Elkhart' envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | Benham West Project Area Committee |
| Date | May 18, 1973 |
| History # | 1392 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Project Area Committee, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Development, Community |
| ID | 103565 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham Park Location Not On PAC Agenda |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 17, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Parks |
| ID | 103545 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Picture |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ralph Bean, Ollie Bell, Robert Bailey |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 14, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Trash Collection, Street Cleaning |
| ID | 103561 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Clean-Up Today |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 12, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Trash Collection |
| ID | 103553 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Solution Appears Nearer For Locating Benham West Park |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 04, 1973 |
| Page | 7 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Parks |
| ID | 103554 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Shouting Match' It Wasn't; Friends, They Say |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 04, 1973 |
| Page | 7 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Parks |
| ID | 103567 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks In Renewal Areas To Be Discussed Tonight |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 26, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Elkhart Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks |
| ID | 43504 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West park issue remains dedlocked |
| Notes | See also in Elkhart Truth Collection, Misc. Clippings Section, 'Benham West - Elkhart' envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | Map from Chapman Ave. to Benham Ave. |
| Date | March 23, 1973 |
| History # | 1392 |
| Page | 11, 12 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Politics and Government |
| ID | 103543 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council To Consider Benham West Future |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 17, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Development, Community, Politics and Government |
| ID | 103542 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Park Proposal Goes Before City Council |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Nance Miller, Wesley Krey, Harris Webber, Donald Langle, William A. Thorne |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 05, 1973 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Parks, Politics and Government |
| ID | 103541 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Moves Ahead On Acquisition Program |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Daniel Hayes speaking to audience; Mary LaDow, Wesley Krey, Warren Reed, Thomas Cooper |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 26, 1973 |
| Page | 17, 18 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Politics and Government, Development, Community |
| ID | 103540 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Businessmen Uneasy Over Moving Problems |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 01, 1972 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Business, Development, Economic |
| ID | 103544 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West People Select 22 Land Parcels To Be Sold |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Carmen T. Rodino, Neil Strong |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 06, 1972 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Real Estate, Politics and Government |
| ID | 10546 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham West Residents Now Want Area To Be Residential And Parks |
| Notes | See also Elkhart Truth Collection, Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | Drawing of Benham West project area from W. Indiana Ave. to Benham Ave. |
| Date | September 29, 1972 |
| History # | 1392 |
| Page | 13 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Development, Community |
| ID | 103558 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham People 'Knock Down Every House' |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 22, 1972 |
| Page | 9, 10 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Development, Community |
| ID | 103570 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham PAC Changes To Be Made |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 25, 1972 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Politics and Government |
| ID | 103568 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Benham PAC Votes To Confirm Its Plan |
| Notes | Benham West - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collectionb |
| Date | Aug 04, 1972 |
| Subjects | Benham West, Benham West Urban Renewal Area, Benham West Project Area Committee, Development, Community |