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.7History OF Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Coliseum In Vanderburgh County
History OF Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Coliseum In Vanderburgh Count10
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The neoclassical coliseum was designed by Shopbell & Company and provided the community with its first modern facility for conventions and other public gatherings. The ceremonial aspect of the building was heightened by placing the structure directly on an axis with Fourth Street. Rockport native George H. Honig created two heroic monuments that flank the entrance. The Spirit of 1865, on the left, represents a victory for the Union. The Spirit of 1916, on the right, shows the reflective elderly veterans of the Civil War.[3]
Once considered the premier location for events in Evansville, the Coliseum was seen as dated and small when Roberts Municipal Stadium was built in the mid-1950s. When a push for “urban renewal” involving demolitions occurred in the city, the Coliseum was threatened. A “Save the Coliseum” campaign was developed and the same organization that helped save the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse stepped in and saved the Coliseum from demolition.
In 1919, a 4,000-pipe concert organ was installed as a memorial to Prof. Milton Z. Tinker, for years supervisor of music in the local public schools. At the time of its installation, it was among the largest municipal pipe organs in the world. Earlier this year, Lynwood Hall Preservation Foundation, a nonprofit cultural and historic preservation organization, agreed to preserve the organ as a living piece of history.
When the Old National Events Plaza was later constructed, the Colisum’s use as an auditorium and convention space waned. In 1971 Vanderburgh County leased the building to the Vanderburgh County Veterans Council for a period of 99 years at the rate of $1 a year.
The Coliseum’s Convention Hall still retains a seating capacity of 2,400 and a standing room capacity of 4,055. The Veterans Council leases out the venue for sporting events, exhibitions, stage plays, wedding receptions, musical productions, bingo, concerts, and philanthropic organizations. The Coliseum has also home to the Demolition City Roller Derby‘s two teams: the Dynamite Dolls and Destruction Dames. The Coliseum has also been home to various professional wrestling promotions, such as the Continental Wrestling Association and the United States Wrestling Association.
Meet Bob Deig, Candidate For Vanderburgh County Council At Large
Bob Deig recently filed for the Vanderburgh County Council At Large position, Mr. Deig pledges that if elected to the Vanderburgh County Council, he will bring his past business and governmental experience to the office.
ATTACHED BELOW IS INFORMATION OF MR. Deig GOVERNMENTAL AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCES
- Former President of the Posey County Council
- Former President of the Posey County Commissioners
- Former State Senator, District 49, Serving the west and south sides of Vanderburgh County along with Posey and Gibson Counties.
He will also bring experience from local and state governments to work with residents and elected officials to keep Vanderburgh County moving forward. Public Safety, expanding existing and attracting new businesses, continuing to expand broadband services, parks, recreation, and connecting our riverfront with other communities in our area are just a few of my priorities”.
Mr. Dieg’s budget experience with county government and being a member of the State Senate Appropriations Committee make him a great choice for being elected to the Vanderburgh County Council.
If elected, Mr. Deig looks forward to listening to the concerns of the taxpayers and pledges that he will work in a bi-partisan fashion to make Vanderburgh County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
