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Beacon of Health: The History of the Methodist Hospital Lighthouse
Taking a quick look at the history of the Lighthouse, or 'Beacon,' atop the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 16th and Capitol in Indianapolis
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Ruins on the Monon Trail: The Remains of the Maas-Neimeyer Lumberyard
Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.
Jun 29, 20237 min read


The Chase Bank Building at Westfield Blvd. and Illinois St.: A Long History of Being a Bank
Exploring the rather straightforward history of the Chase bank building at Illinois and Westfield Boulevard in Butler-Tarkington.
Jun 19, 20234 min read


In The Shadow of the Motor Speedway: The Allison Machine Shop in Speedway, Indiana
Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.
May 26, 20237 min read


A Remnant of Railway Mass Transit: The McLean Place Streetcar Barn
Exploring the history of a former streetcar maintenance and storage barn on the near northside of Indianapolis.
Apr 29, 20234 min read


Gambling, Baseball, Beer and Fast Times: The History of Brighton Beach in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.
Apr 18, 202314 min read


Then & Now: Laying the Cornerstone of the Central Library
A short 'then and now' about the history behind the 1916 setting of the cornerstone for the Central Library in downtown Indianaoplis.
Jan 31, 20234 min read


Structural 'Wanderlust': The Relocation of the Bobbs-Merrill Building
Using images located in a collection in Michigan to explore the history of moving the Bobbs-Merrill building in downtown Indianapolis.
Dec 28, 20225 min read


Mystery Buildings along MLK Jr. Street
Exploring the history behind a pair of unmarked brick buildings on the near north side of Indianapolis.
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Evolving Designs: From the Union Trust Building to the Indiana National Bank
Exploring the history of the Union Trust Building and its, successor, the Indiana National Bank building on Market Street in Indianapolis.
Aug 30, 20225 min read


Faith and Litigation: The Early History of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis
Exploring the early history of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug 23, 20229 min read


Constructing a Legacy Part II: The William P. Jungclaus Company from 1924-1967
A second post covering the history of the Indianapolis based William P. Jungclaus Co., from 1924 - 1967.
Jul 23, 202213 min read


Alternate Indy History: What if Butler University Had Remained Downtown
Looking at the history of Butler University's first campus, and the "what if" had the university remained at that site.
Jul 15, 20225 min read


Indiana's Bulwark of Civilization: The Construction of the State Library
Exploring the history behind the construction of the Indiana State Library by the William P. Jungclaus Co.
Mar 27, 202211 min read


The Bridges of Marion County
Exploring the history behind several old Indianapolis bridge photos won from an eBay auction.
Mar 15, 20226 min read


Indianapolis Fire Department and the 1973 Grant Fire: “The finest moment this department ever had.”
Examining one of the largest fires in the history of Indianapolis, and the efforts of the Indianapolis Fire Department in fighting the fire.
Feb 12, 202216 min read


The Other Indianapolis City Market
Indianapolis once had two official city markets. This post explores the history of the now long-gone Western Market House.
Jan 30, 20226 min read


Stereographing History: The Marion County Courthouse
Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.
Jan 18, 20225 min read


"Biggest Little Thoroughfare in Indianapolis": The History of Pearl Street
Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.
Jan 10, 20227 min read


Construction of an Icon: Building the Circle Tower
Exploring the history of the Circle Tower in Indianapolis, designed by Rubush & Hunter, and constructed by the William P. Jungclaus Co.
Dec 22, 20216 min read
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