Mystery Buildings along MLK Jr. Street
Exploring the history behind a pair of unmarked brick buildings on the near north side of Indianapolis.
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Aug 30, 20225 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.
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Aug 23, 20229 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
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Jul 23, 202213 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.
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Jul 15, 20225 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.
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Mar 27, 202211 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.
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Mar 15, 20226 min read
The Bridges of Marion County
Exploring the history behind several old Indianapolis bridge photos won from an eBay auction.
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Feb 12, 202216 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.
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Jan 30, 20226 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.
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Jan 18, 20225 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.
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Jan 10, 20227 min read
"Biggest Little Thoroughfare in Indianapolis": The History of Pearl Street
Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.
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Dec 22, 20216 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.
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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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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 8, 202111 min read
Constructing a Legacy: William P. Jungclaus and the Building of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of William P. Jungclaus and the founding of the present day Jungclaus Campbell general contracting firm.
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Jul 24, 20215 min read
Constructing a Neighborhood Landmark: Meridian Street Methodist Church
Exploring the history of the Meridian Street Methodist Church's location in Butler-Tarkington.
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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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May 18, 202119 min read
A Source of Controversy and Relief: The Marion County Poor Farm
Exploring the complicated history of the Marion County, Indiana poor farm from its founding to the middle of the 20th century.
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Apr 25, 20215 min read
The Fair at 311 W. Washington Street
Taking a look at the history of the Fair Building, a mainstay of the 300 hundred block of W. Washington Street in Indianapolis since 1920.
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Feb 3, 202112 min read
The (Almost) State Centennial Plaza
Exploring the plan, and fate, of the Indiana Centennial Plaza
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