This small architectural fragment and memorial stone appeared in the Pathways to Peace Garden in August 2022. Clearly created at different times and never intended to appear together, they have been assembled as an impromptu statement, possibly by a grieving family member.

The stone reads:

IN LOVING MEMORY

ELIJAH MILES

JULY 22, 1981 – OCT 11, 1995

KEY SCHOOL STUDENT

“Key School” could refer to IPS’ Francis Scott Key School 103, 3920 Baker St., or to the Key Learning Community formerly located at 7777 S. White River Parkway W. Dr., an IPS K-12 magnet school built on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. The Key Learning Community was active from 1987-2015.

The architectural fragment seems to be from a building constructed in the later 19th or early 20th century, possibly as late as 1930. It is unclear what building it may have originally come from.