Vincennes Coliseum Was Dedicated a Century Ago

The Vincennes Coliseum was dedicated a century ago, marking a milestone in the history of Vincennes. The anniversary is the focus of the first part of an Our Times look back.

The Coliseum’s dedication places the building in the community’s history as a century-old Vincennes landmark. The title of this installment identifies the dedication as the central event being remembered.

A century-old milestone

A dedication is the formal opening or recognition of a building or facility. For the Vincennes Coliseum, that event occurred about 100 years ago.

Part of a continuing look back

This is identified as Part 1 of the Our Times series. The installment begins a historical account centered on the Coliseum’s dedication.

The building’s place in Vincennes

The Vincennes Coliseum is the subject of the historical account. Its century-old dedication connects the facility to the city’s past.

The anniversary provides a point to revisit when the Coliseum became part of Vincennes history. Further installments can continue that look back.