Explore the story of how and why the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum was built, and its changes over the years. This is a pictorial history of the building and its impact on the community.
Explore the story of how and why the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum was built, along with the changes it has gone through over the years. Â This is a pictorial history of the building and its impact on the community by USI Archivist Jennifer Greene.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |
TAGS: | Local History | EVPL Central |
*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.