A Call for the Preservation and Reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington
Not a traditional Indianapolis history post, but a case for the preservation and reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington.
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- Aug 22
- 6 min
Meet Me at the Vu: The History of the Ron-D-Vu drive-in restaurant in Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the history of a popular drive-in restaurant which was once located in Butler-Tarkington at 52nd and Westfield Blvd.
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- Jun 19
- 4 min
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.
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- Mar 10
- 6 min
The History of the Mutual Service Association Camp in Butler-Tarkington
A post about the history of the Mutual Service Association camp in Butler-Tarkington revealed a tragic event associated with the camp.
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 11 min
The Founding and Early History of Rocky Ripple, 1910(ish)-1940
Exploring the founding and early history of the town of Rocky Ripple in Indianapolis.
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- Jul 15, 2022
- 5 min
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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- May 25, 2022
- 9 min
The Past and Uncertain Future of the former IPS School #86
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.
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- May 6, 2022
- 8 min
The Early Integration of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood
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.
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- Feb 26, 2022
- 7 min
Harriette Bailey Conn: A Groundbreaking Life and Career
Exploring the life and career of pioneering attorney and Butler-Tarkington resident, Harriette Bailey Conn.
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- Nov 22, 2021
- 7 min
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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- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
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 6, 2021
- 6 min
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 12, 2021
- 12 min
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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- Jul 24, 2021
- 5 min
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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- Jun 12, 2021
- 5 min
History Lost: Southeast Corner of Boulevard Place
Examining the history of a building at 40th and Boulevard which was destroyed by fire in 2020.
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- Mar 11, 2021
- 8 min
Water On High: The Blue Ridge Water Tank in Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the history of the former Blue Ridge Water Tank in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood.
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- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
Home of a Literary Legend: The New Historical Marker at the Booth Tarkington House
Exploring the placement of a new historical marker explaining the history of Booth Tarkington and his home on Meridian St. in Indianapolis.
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- Jul 9, 2020
- 9 min
Marching on the Governor's Mansion: The 1969 Protests in Opposition to Racism and Poverty
Exploring protest marches to the Indiana governor's mansion in 1969 in the context of more recent racial justice protests and marches in the
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- May 11, 2020
- 6 min
Public Transit in Butler Tarkington
Exploring the history of public transit in the Butler Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis.
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- Nov 30, 2019
- 5 min
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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