Class 900: Indianapolis

Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.

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.

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

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

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.

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Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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