Class 900: Indianapolis

Exploring the history of Sand Street in Indianapolis, and its unique stone pavers.

Exploring the history of the cause of the Tomlinson Hall fire in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Exploring the history of the First Lutheran Church building in downtown Indianapolis which was recently destroyed by fire.

Exploring the history of fire towers in Indianapolis, including the last one constructed atop the Barnes & Thornburg building in 1912.

Exploring the history of stone fence pillars along Illinois Street in Indianapolis.

A short post looking at the history behind a few random staircases to nowhere located around Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the original Bellefontaine Railroad depot on Massachusetts Avenue.

In a final post about the history of the old Indianapolis Zoo, we explore the remnants of the zoo at Washington Park.

Exploring the history of the Coca Cola Bottling Plant on Massachusetts Avenue, constructed by the William P. Jungclaus Co.

Exploring the history of wild times at the Bellevue Resort and Roadhouse on Michigan Road on the northside of Indianapolis.

Not a traditional Indianapolis history post, but a case for the preservation and reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington.

Exploring the remains of an old iron bridge in the Millersville neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of a popular drive-in restaurant which was once located in Butler-Tarkington at 52nd and Westfield Blvd.

Exploring the history of the founding of the first modern Indianapolis Zoo at Washington Park.

Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.

Taking a quick look at the history of the Lighthouse, or 'Beacon,' atop the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 16th and Capitol in Indianapolis

Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.

Exploring the rather straightforward history of the Chase bank building at Illinois and Westfield Boulevard in Butler-Tarkington.

Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.

Exploring the history of a former streetcar maintenance and storage barn on the near northside of Indianapolis.