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On a Wing and a Cigarette: The Destruction of Tomlinson Hall
Exploring the history of the cause of the Tomlinson Hall fire in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Dec 30, 20247 min read
Victim of Fire: The First Lutheran (English) Church Building
Exploring the history of the First Lutheran Church building in downtown Indianapolis which was recently destroyed by fire.
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Nov 11, 20247 min read
Eye in the Sky: The Last Indianapolis Fire Tower
Exploring the history of fire towers in Indianapolis, including the last one constructed atop the Barnes & Thornburg building in 1912.
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Jul 22, 20248 min read
The History Behind Stone Fence Pillars on North Illinois Street
Exploring the history of stone fence pillars along Illinois Street in Indianapolis.
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Jan 25, 20243 min read
Stairways to Nowhere in Indianapolis
A short post looking at the history behind a few random staircases to nowhere located around Indianapolis.
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Dec 7, 20238 min read
Pioneer Railways of the Circle City: The Indianapolis & Bellefontaine Railroad Depot on Mass Avenue
Exploring the history of the original Bellefontaine Railroad depot on Massachusetts Avenue.
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Nov 29, 20236 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo Part III: Remains of the Old Zoo
In a final post about the history of the old Indianapolis Zoo, we explore the remnants of the zoo at Washington Park.
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Oct 30, 20236 min read
Constructing Another Landmark: The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Exploring the history of the Coca Cola Bottling Plant on Massachusetts Avenue, constructed by the William P. Jungclaus Co.
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Oct 20, 202311 min read
A History of Wild Times at the Bellevue Roadhouse and Resort on Michigan Road
Exploring the history of wild times at the Bellevue Resort and Roadhouse on Michigan Road on the northside of Indianapolis.
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Sep 27, 20235 min read
A Call for the Preservation and Reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington
Not a traditional Indianapolis history post, but a case for the preservation and reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington.
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Sep 13, 20235 min read
Exploring the Remains of a Bridge in Millersville
Exploring the remains of an old iron bridge in the Millersville neighborhood of Indianapolis.
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Aug 22, 20236 min read
Meet Me at the Vu: The History of the Ron-D-Vu drive-in restaurant in Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the history of a popular drive-in restaurant which was once located in Butler-Tarkington at 52nd and Westfield Blvd.
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Aug 12, 202312 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo - Part I: From Proposal to Reality
Exploring the history of the founding of the first modern Indianapolis Zoo at Washington Park.
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Jul 31, 202310 min read
Sweetest Street in Indianapolis: Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company
Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.
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Jul 24, 20234 min read
Beacon of Health: The History of the Methodist Hospital Lighthouse
Taking a quick look at the history of the Lighthouse, or 'Beacon,' atop the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 16th and Capitol in Indianapolis
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Jun 29, 20237 min read
Ruins on the Monon Trail: The Remains of the Maas-Neimeyer Lumberyard
Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.
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Jun 19, 20234 min read
The Chase Bank Building at Westfield Blvd. and Illinois St.: A Long History of Being a Bank
Exploring the rather straightforward history of the Chase bank building at Illinois and Westfield Boulevard in Butler-Tarkington.
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May 26, 20237 min read
In The Shadow of the Motor Speedway: The Allison Machine Shop in Speedway, Indiana
Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.
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Apr 29, 20234 min read
A Remnant of Railway Mass Transit: The McLean Place Streetcar Barn
Exploring the history of a former streetcar maintenance and storage barn on the near northside of Indianapolis.
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Apr 18, 202314 min read
Gambling, Baseball, Beer and Fast Times: The History of Brighton Beach in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.
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