Class 900: Indianapolis

Exploring the history of the Huffman Cemetery in the Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of two towns which both bore the name South 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 Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.

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

Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.

A post about the history of the Mutual Service Association camp in Butler-Tarkington revealed a tragic event associated with the camp.

Exploring the founding and early history of the town of Rocky Ripple in Indianapolis.

A quick Then & Now and history of the intersection of 19th and Monon Trail in Indianapolis.

The School 86 building has been a part of the history of Butler-Tarkington since the late 1920's, although its future is now in doubt.

First in a series of posts about the history of Butler-Tarkington, here we look at the racial integration of the area in 1920-1940.

Taking a look at the history of downtown Indianapolis using a 'then and now' scene from the sketches of Christian Schrader.

Examining one of the largest fires in the history of Indianapolis, and the efforts of the Indianapolis Fire Department in fighting the fire.

Examining the remains of the former Shortridge High School football field which was once located in Butler-Tarkington.

Exploring the history of a remnant of the larger residential neighborhood which used to make up The Valley area of West Indianapolis

Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the neighborhood around 12th Street and the Canal in Indianapolis through the photography of O. James Fox.

Exploring the history of the Meridian Street Methodist Church's location in Butler-Tarkington.

Examining the history of a building at 40th and Boulevard which was destroyed by fire in 2020.

Exploring the background of the neighborhood today known as 'Venerable Flackville.'