The Great Comet of 1858 and its Visit to Indianapolis
Examining the Great Comet of 1858 and its visit to the skies over Indianapolis.
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Sep 3013 min read
The Historic Hills of Marion County and Indianapolis
Exploring the history of three hills in Indianapolis and Marion County.
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Mar 235 min read
1865 Solar Eclipse Excitement in Indianapolis
Exploring the reactions and reports of the 1865 solar eclipse in Indianapolis and surrounding communities.
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Dec 20, 202310 min read
The History of the Former DeHaan Estate Property in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the former Christel DeHaan Estate on the northside of Indianapolis.
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Oct 2, 202318 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo Part II: Finding its Stride and Growing Pains
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.
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Jul 15, 202310 min read
Fishing, Dancing, and Drinking: The History of Shannon’s Lake
Exploring the history of Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.
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Jun 8, 20236 min read
Exploring Mount Nebo in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Mount Nebo location in Indianapolis.
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Apr 1, 20237 min read
Draining the Swamps: The History of the Indianapolis State Ditch
Exploring the history of the State Ditch, an effort from the 1830's to alleviate flooding problems in Indianapolis.
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Feb 27, 20236 min read
A Glorified Sandbar: The History of Governor's Island in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of Governor's Island in the White River, a common feature on maps of early Indianapolis.
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Oct 18, 20226 min read
A Brief History of the Commons on Capitol
Exploring the history of the block currently occupied by the Hudnut Commons park and Simon Tower in Indianapolis.
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Jun 23, 20227 min read
The George Kessler Maps of Indy Parks
A quick look at several historic Indianapolis park maps prepared by landscape architect George Kessler, and how those parks appear today.
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Mar 5, 20229 min read
The History of Morse Reservoir: Born of a Need
Exploring the history of Geist Reservoir, a major component in the race to secure water sources for Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.
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Dec 30, 20218 min read
Changing Course: The Diversion of Fall Creek
Exploring the history behind the city of Indianapolis changing the course of Fall Creek near downtown.
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Dec 16, 20214 min read
Edward Eickhoff and the Pioneering of the Christmas Tree Farm in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of Edward Eickhoff and the history of his Christmas tree farm in Indianapolis.
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Nov 8, 20213 min read
Historical Track of a 'Hurricane' in Central Indiana
Hurricanes don't directly hit Indiana, but in the early years of Indianapolis, 'hurricane' was a generic term for severe weather.
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Oct 29, 202110 min read
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.
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Sep 21, 20215 min read
Beverly Gardens and Berkley Knoll: Different Names For The Same Neighborhood Landmark
This short post looks at the Berkley Knoll, a unique feature in Butler Tarkington featuring a central grassy plaza in place of a street.
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Aug 12, 202112 min read
A River Runs Through It, But We'd Rather Have a Lake: The Fairview Park Reservoir
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.
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Dec 18, 202016 min read
William Watson Woollen and His Garden: Early Environmental Conservation in Indianapolis
Looking at the efforts of William Watson Woollen to protect nature and to establish Woollen's Gardens of Birds and Botany.
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Nov 26, 202016 min read
Shorewood and Highland: The History of Geist Reservoir Part II
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.
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