Evansville Dress Memorial Airport at 6001 Flight Line Dr. The announcement in 1928 that a municipal airport would be built north of the city convinced citizens that Evansville would be transformed into the Air Crossroads of America. Located just east of the Dixie Bee (now US 41) Highway, the new air field was dedicated later that year by a group of prominent businessmen and national aviation authorities, who had arrived in airplanes from several cities. The airport was officially dedicated on June 16, 1930, with 3,000 proud spectators on hand to view air races, parachute drops, and other exciting demonstrations. By then, the airport consisted of a hangar, terminal, and an aerological building capable of making weather observations. (http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=dressairport) The terminal was rebuilt in 1950, then razed in 1980 when the facility moved a bit further north. Shown here is the 1950 terminal. From 1930-Oct. 1950 this was known as Evansville Municipal Airport. From Oct. 11, 1950-May 1970 it was Dress Memorial, and from May 25, 1970-April 1987, Evansville Dress Regional. The Dress name honored the 1935-1943 mayor of Evansville, William H. Dress. Since April 13, 1987, its official name is Evansville Regional.