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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.
Apr 29, 20234 min read
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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.
Apr 18, 202314 min read
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Then & Now: Laying the Cornerstone of the Central Library
A short 'then and now' about the history behind the 1916 setting of the cornerstone for the Central Library in downtown Indianaoplis.
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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Structural 'Wanderlust': The Relocation of the Bobbs-Merrill Building
Using images located in a collection in Michigan to explore the history of moving the Bobbs-Merrill building in downtown Indianapolis.
Dec 28, 20225 min read
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Mystery Buildings along MLK Jr. Street
Exploring the history behind a pair of unmarked brick buildings on the near north side of Indianapolis.
Dec 11, 20223 min read
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Evolving Designs: From the Union Trust Building to the Indiana National Bank
Exploring the history of the Union Trust Building and its, successor, the Indiana National Bank building on Market Street in Indianapolis.
Aug 30, 20225 min read
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Faith and Litigation: The Early History of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis
Exploring the early history of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug 23, 20229 min read
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Constructing a Legacy Part II: The William P. Jungclaus Company from 1924-1967
A second post covering the history of the Indianapolis based William P. Jungclaus Co., from 1924 - 1967.
Jul 23, 202213 min read
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Alternate Indy History: What if Butler University Had Remained Downtown
Looking at the history of Butler University's first campus, and the "what if" had the university remained at that site.
Jul 15, 20225 min read
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Indiana's Bulwark of Civilization: The Construction of the State Library
Exploring the history behind the construction of the Indiana State Library by the William P. Jungclaus Co.
Mar 27, 202211 min read
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The Bridges of Marion County
Exploring the history behind several old Indianapolis bridge photos won from an eBay auction.
Mar 15, 20226 min read
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Indianapolis Fire Department and the 1973 Grant Fire: “The finest moment this department ever had.”
Examining one of the largest fires in the history of Indianapolis, and the efforts of the Indianapolis Fire Department in fighting the fire.
Feb 12, 202216 min read
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The Other Indianapolis City Market
Indianapolis once had two official city markets. This post explores the history of the now long-gone Western Market House.
Jan 30, 20226 min read
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Stereographing History: The Marion County Courthouse
Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.
Jan 18, 20225 min read
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"Biggest Little Thoroughfare in Indianapolis": The History of Pearl Street
Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.
Jan 10, 20227 min read
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Construction of an Icon: Building the Circle Tower
Exploring the history of the Circle Tower in Indianapolis, designed by Rubush & Hunter, and constructed by the William P. Jungclaus Co.
Dec 22, 20216 min read
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Panorama of White River State Park: A Closer Look
Exploring several highlights contained within a 1981 panoramic photo taken of Indianapolis from a vantage point in White River State Park.
Oct 29, 202110 min read
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Remembering the 12th Street and Canal Crossing Through the Photography of O. James Fox
Exploring the history of the neighborhood around 12th Street and the Canal in Indianapolis through the photography of O. James Fox.
Aug 27, 20219 min read
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Constructing a Legacy: William P. Jungclaus and the Building of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of William P. Jungclaus and the founding of the present day Jungclaus Campbell general contracting firm.
Aug 8, 202111 min read
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Constructing a Neighborhood Landmark: Meridian Street Methodist Church
Exploring the history of the Meridian Street Methodist Church's location in Butler-Tarkington.
Jul 24, 20215 min read
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