Class 900: Indianapolis

Examining the Great Comet of 1858 and its visit to the skies over Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of three hills in Indianapolis and Marion County.

Exploring the reactions and reports of the 1865 solar eclipse in Indianapolis and surrounding communities.

Exploring the history of the former Christel DeHaan Estate on the northside of Indianapolis.

Part II in a series exploring the Indianapolis Zoo as it expanded operations at Washington Park, up to its move to White River State Park.

Exploring the history of Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.

Exploring the history of the Mount Nebo location in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the State Ditch, an effort from the 1830's to alleviate flooding problems in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of Governor's Island in the White River, a common feature on maps of early Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the block currently occupied by the Hudnut Commons park and Simon Tower in Indianapolis.

A quick look at several historic Indianapolis park maps prepared by landscape architect George Kessler, and how those parks appear today.

Exploring the history of Geist Reservoir, a major component in the race to secure water sources for Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.

Exploring the history behind the city of Indianapolis changing the course of Fall Creek near downtown.

Exploring the history of Edward Eickhoff and the history of his Christmas tree farm in Indianapolis.

Hurricanes don't directly hit Indiana, but in the early years of Indianapolis, 'hurricane' was a generic term for severe weather.

Exploring several highlights contained within a 1981 panoramic photo taken of Indianapolis from a vantage point in White River State Park.

This short post looks at the Berkley Knoll, a unique feature in Butler Tarkington featuring a central grassy plaza in place of a street.

Celebrating 3 years of the Class 900 Indy, this is an expanded version of the blog's first post looking at the proposed White River Lake.

Looking at the efforts of William Watson Woollen to protect nature and to establish Woollen's Gardens of Birds and Botany.

Part two in a series on the history of Geist Reservoir, this posting looks at the efforts to expand Geist, and to develop its shores.