Indianapolis History | Class 900 Indy 5/5

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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Dec 7, 20216 min read

Tragedy on the Honey Bee Line: The Sahara Grotto Interurban Crash of 1927

Exploring one of the most deadly interurban crashes in Indiana history which occurred on the east side of Indianapolis along Emerson Ave.

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Nov 22, 20217 min read

Uncovering the Remains of the Shortridge High School Athletic Field

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

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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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Oct 18, 20215 min read

A Residential Island In the Valley Neighborhood

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

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Oct 2, 20219 min read

eBay Find: Nathaniel West and the Purchase of Land in Indianapolis

Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.

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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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Sep 12, 202115 min read

Selecting the Seat of Government: The Expedition to Locate the Site of Indianapolis

Exploring the expedition to locate the site of the seat of government for the state of Indiana, and the future site of Indianapolis.

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Sep 6, 20216 min read

Watercraft on the Canal and the Sinking of the Indiana

Exploring the history of boating on the Central Canal in Indianapolis, and the sinking of the paddleboat Indiana on that waterway.

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Aug 27, 20219 min read

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.

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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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Aug 1, 20215 min read

An Original Indianapolis Greenway: The Fall Creek Trail and Corridor

Exploring the history of the Fall Creek Trail, the first greenway in Indianapolis.

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Jul 14, 20215 min read

Uncovering the Past: The Ruins at the JW Marriott

Reminiscing about the discovery of a potentially historical structure during the construction of the JW Marriott Hotel.

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Jun 29, 202110 min read

July 4th in the Circle City: Celebrating Independence in Indianapolis in 1822, 1876, and 1976

Exploring how the Fourth of July was celebrated at three points in the history of Indianapolis.

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May 5, 20211 min read

Indianapolis History on the Airwaves

An FYI about two recent radio broadcasts featuring two of my Class900 Indy blog posts.

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Nov 30, 20195 min read

From Madora Square to Tarkington Park: The Founding of an Indianapolis Landmark

Exploring the history behind the creation of Tarkington Park, an Indianapolis and neighborhood landmark.

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Sep 10, 20192 min read

Searching For The Central Canal

Exploring the history of the Central Canal with an annotated map of the canal route through Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

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Jan 1, 20194 min read

Not Just A Day In The Park: The Summer Mission of Fairview

Exploring the history of the Fresh Air Summer Mission at Fairview Park.

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Sep 18, 20186 min read

Berry Farms As Far As The Eye Can See: The Blue Family Farmers of Indianapolis

Examining the history of the Blue family and their fruit farms in the present-day Butler-Tarkington neighborhood.

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