Articles and Clippings


171 ca. Stone Vignettes Recall The ‘20s Star Photos By William A. Oates The Indianapolis Star ca. 1971 14.25”x11” C. E. Test Family scrapbook
1950 ca.? S. E. Test Lives In A Glass, Fun Farmhouse And L…. By Opal Crockett Times Homes-Fashion Editor ca. 1950?
1961 ca. Fall Creek Ghost Stories Laid To Rest By Mike Ross, Warren Reporter The Indianapolis Star ca. 1961 9.25”x7.5” C. E. Test Family scrapbook page 2
1964 3 20 OBITUARIES S. E.Test, Motor Inns Head, Dies The Indianapolis NEWS? Friday March 20, 1964 2”x7” C. E. Test Family scrapbook
1964 4 ca. Late Businessman’s 100 Cats Are In Need of New Homes By James Rourke The Indianapolis NEWS? ca. April 1964 5.75”x13” C. E. Test Family scrapbook
1964 4 ca. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kindness And Generosity of Skiles Test Recalled From: VIVAN FLEMING Probably THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR ca. April 1964
1964 5 8 Skiles Test’s Odd Buys Make Fabulous Sale By Fremont Power The Indianapolis News Friday May 8, 1964 14”x2.75” C. E. Test Family scrapbook
1964 5 CARS LINE UP LIKE AT SPEEDWAY 30,000 Invade Test Estate; Auction Booms By Michael B. Scanlon The Indianapolis Star May 1964 9”x14” C. E. Test Family scrapbook
1972 10 ca. Who Was Skiles Test? The myths persist about a local native and his penchant for the color blue Lawrence Township news editor By Chris Galm ca. October 1972 page A1
1972 10 ca. Who Was Skiles Test? The myths persist about a local native and his penchant for the color blue Lawrence Township news editor By Chris Galm ca. October 1972 page A2
1978 10 26 TEST RESIDENCE ABOUT TO BE RAZED House of Blue Lights May Keep Its Secrets By Robert N. Bell THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR October 26, 1978 page 1
1978 11 1 Skiles Test Estate Fate Uncertain The NORTH EAST TOPICS By Nancy Comiskey Nov 1, 1978 page 1
1978 11 1 Skiles Test Estate Fate Uncertain The NORTH EAST TOPICS By Nancy Comiskey Nov 1, 1978 page 7
1978 8 30 GOT PROPERTY FROM ECCENTRIC MILLIONAIRE City Plans To Raze ‘House Of Blue Lights’ By Susan M. Anderson THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Wednesday August 30, 1978 page 6
1978 8 30 GOT PROPERTY FROM ECCENTRIC MILLIONAIRE City Plans To Raze ‘House Of Blue Lights’ By Susan M. Anderson THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Wednesday August 30, 1978 page 6
1978 9 15 Park Board Delays Wrecking Crew At Test Estate Buildings By Robert N. Bell THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR September 15, 1978 page 48
1978 9 27 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Skiles Test’s ‘Last Legacy’ From Jared “Jeb” Carter THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR September 27, 1978 page 46
1981 2 The estate to top all estates Indianapolis Magazine By Lisa Levin February 1981 pages 113, 114, 115, 116, 117
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 Back cover
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 Front cover
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 38
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 39
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 40
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 41
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 42
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 43
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 6
1986 10 IN THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS By Brian D. Smith INDIANAPOLIS MAGAZINE October 1986 page 7
1988 7 THE PARK OF BLUE LIGHTS CITYSCAPE (Indianapolis, Indiana) By Brian D. Smith July 1988 page 15
1988 7 THE PARK OF BLUE LIGHTS CITYSCAPE (Indianapolis, Indiana) By Brian D. Smith July 1988 page 16
1992 9 19 Legendary ‘House of Blue Lights’ lured fascinated youths THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Life Lines By David B. Caldwell Saturday September 19, 1992 page E-5
1995 10 29 HAUNTINGS IN BLUE Story By Nelson Price STAFF WRITER THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Life Style J Sunday October 29, 1995 page 1
1995 10 29 HAUNTINGS IN BLUE Story By Nelson Price STAFF WRITER THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Life Style J Sunday October 29, 1995 page 2
1995 10 29 Sifting Through The Myth a HAUNTINGS IN BLUE Story By Nelson Price STAFF WRITER THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR Life Style J Sunday October 29, 1995 page 2
1997 Spring ca. Former Bean field is now a diverse lakeside development NEIGHBORHOODS Featured area: Lake Charlevoix Probably THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR/NEWS ca. Spring 1997
1998 10 9 Halloween pranks can lead to eerie discomfort COMMENTARY By Nelson Price THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR/NEWS Friday October 9, 1998
2005 12 12 THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS VASS YOU EVAH DERE, CHARLIE? The GRENADE The Service Club of Indianapolis By Jack and Steve December 12, 2005
2005 12 12 THE HOUSE OF BLUE LIGHTS VASS YOU EVAH DERE, CHARLIE? The GRENADE The Service Club of Indianapolis By Jack and Steve December 12, 2005 page 1
2008 10 31 ca. GRISLY INDY The House of Blue Lights Probably THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR/NEWS ca. October 31, 2008
2008 5 14 Skiles Test joins the trail THE HOMEPAGE COVERSTORY THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR/NEWS By Cathy Kightlinger Wednesday May 14, 2008
2009 10 27 Hoosier History Live! With Nelson Price Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. 88.7 fm Press Release October 27, 2009 page 1
ca. 1920 Skiles Test nephew CET Indianapolis IND
ca. 1923 Skiles Test pool Indianapolis IND
Hoosier History Live! With Nelson Price Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. 88.7 fm Press Release October 27, 2009 Page 2
Skiles Test pool ca. 1960s 1
Skiles Test pool ca. 1960s 2
The House of Blue Lights Part 1 Bumps in the Night By Alan E. Hunter Eastside Voice community newspaper (Indianapolis, Indiana) Friday May 7, 2010 Page 1
The House of Blue Lights Part 1 Bumps in the Night By Alan E. Hunter Eastside Voice community newspaper (Indianapolis, Indiana) Friday May 7, 2010 Page 2