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What we have done
Through the collaborative efforts of the
association and Speedway Junior High
students, the original platted area of
Speedway received State and National
Historic designation in 2005.
Knowledge of how Speedway Town
government works and how we can work
together has been expanded through
meetings with town officials.
Participation in the annual Christmas
luminaria project has expanded beyond the
association boundaries to include residents
in all of Speedway. The project also has
involved the elementary students in
preparation of the luminaria materials.
Through the collaborative efforts of the
association and Speedway Junior High
students, the original platted area of
Speedway received State and National
Historic designation in 2005.
Knowledge of how Speedway Town
government works and how we can work
together has been expanded through
meetings with town officials.
Participation in the annual Christmas
luminaria project has expanded beyond the
association boundaries to include residents
in all of Speedway. The project also has
involved the elementary students in
preparation of the luminaria materials.
| Awards & Accomplishments |
The luminaria project has become very popular
throughout Speedway and many streets have a
continuous line of the lit bags from one end to the other.
throughout Speedway and many streets have a
continuous line of the lit bags from one end to the other.
Historic Designation
In 2005, the section of Speedway that lies between 10th, Winton, 16th and
Main Streets was designated a historic district by the State of Indiana and
the National Parks. This area, platted in 1912, encompassed the original
Speedway City.
The four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, James A. Allison,
Frank Wheeler, Arthur Newby and Carl Fisher, hired a realtor, Lemon
Trotter, to purchase the land, plat the area and sell the lots.
Speedway is an early example of a planned residential community.
Industry is located on the east side of Main Street and continues east to the
Speedway town limits. Along Main Street are businesses to support the
community. Residences are west of Main Street. The intent was for
employees to be able to walk to work.
The awarding of the historic designation was made possible through the
work of the eighth grade students at Speedway Junior High and their
history teacher, Chuck Bennett, who is also a member of the OSCNA. The
students walked through the district, took pictures, contacted
homeowners and wrote a history of the houses.
In 2005, the section of Speedway that lies between 10th, Winton, 16th and
Main Streets was designated a historic district by the State of Indiana and
the National Parks. This area, platted in 1912, encompassed the original
Speedway City.
The four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, James A. Allison,
Frank Wheeler, Arthur Newby and Carl Fisher, hired a realtor, Lemon
Trotter, to purchase the land, plat the area and sell the lots.
Speedway is an early example of a planned residential community.
Industry is located on the east side of Main Street and continues east to the
Speedway town limits. Along Main Street are businesses to support the
community. Residences are west of Main Street. The intent was for
employees to be able to walk to work.
The awarding of the historic designation was made possible through the
work of the eighth grade students at Speedway Junior High and their
history teacher, Chuck Bennett, who is also a member of the OSCNA. The
students walked through the district, took pictures, contacted
homeowners and wrote a history of the houses.
Awards Received
2006 Cooperative Spirit Award received from Indianapolis
Neighborhood Resource Center. The award was based on the work
of the junior high students and the cooperative efforts of the Old
Speedway City Neighborhood Association and the residents within
the association boundaries in obtaining historic designation.
2007 National Neighborhood of the Year, presented by
Neighborhoods USA at their national convention in Baton Rouge, La.
This prestigious award also was based on the work done by the
students in cooperation with the association.
2006 Cooperative Spirit Award received from Indianapolis
Neighborhood Resource Center. The award was based on the work
of the junior high students and the cooperative efforts of the Old
Speedway City Neighborhood Association and the residents within
the association boundaries in obtaining historic designation.
2007 National Neighborhood of the Year, presented by
Neighborhoods USA at their national convention in Baton Rouge, La.
This prestigious award also was based on the work done by the
students in cooperation with the association.
Former Mayor Bart Peterson, OSCNA President Elizabeth
Frazier, and OSCNA member and Speedway Junior High
Teacher Chuck Bennett at a ceremony recognizing the
National Neighborhood of the Year award.
Frazier, and OSCNA member and Speedway Junior High
Teacher Chuck Bennett at a ceremony recognizing the
National Neighborhood of the Year award.
