1927:  “White” Subdivision in Bloomington

A new housing subdivision in Bloomington was blatantly racist in its practices.  Its platting document stated that “the ownership and occupancy of lots or buildings in this sub-division are forever restricted to members of the pure white race.”

Cited by: Madison, J. (2004, August 25). Race, Law, Burdens of Indiana’s History (Unpublished Essay)