The Business Men’s Association Building and Grand Theatre at Second and Sycamore streets razed in 1972 and 1963 respectively.

Downtown Urban Renewal Tour

Wednesday, May 31, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Departing Corner of Second & Sycamore Streets

This tour focuses on changes to the urban landscape of downtown primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, a period of great transition for downtown Evansville. Take this opportunity to explore and learn about one of downtown Evansville’s most interesting periods when many landmarks met their demise.

Leading the tour are the president of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society Terry Hughes and the Evansville Museum’s chief curator & curator of history Tom Lonnberg.

RSVP for the event at emuseum.org/RSVP