A Brief History of the Commons on Capitol
Exploring the history of the block currently occupied by the Hudnut Commons park and Simon Tower in Indianapolis.
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- Jun 23, 2022
- 7 min
The George Kessler Maps of Indy Parks
A quick look at several historic Indianapolis park maps prepared by landscape architect George Kessler, and how those parks appear today.
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- Mar 5, 2022
- 9 min
The History of Morse Reservoir: Born of a Need
Exploring the history of Geist Reservoir, a major component in the race to secure water sources for Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.
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- Dec 30, 2021
- 8 min
Changing Course: The Diversion of Fall Creek
Exploring the history behind the city of Indianapolis changing the course of Fall Creek near downtown.
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- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
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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- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 10 min
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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- 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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- 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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- Dec 18, 2020
- 16 min
William Watson Woollen and His Garden: Early Environmental Conservation in Indianapolis
Looking at the efforts of William Watson Woollen to protect nature and to establish Woollen's Gardens of Birds and Botany.
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- Nov 26, 2020
- 16 min
Shorewood and Highland: The History of Geist Reservoir Part II
Part two in a series on the history of Geist Reservoir, this posting looks at the efforts to expand Geist, and to develop its shores.
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 16 min
100 Years of Contamination: The White River fish kills of 1896 and 1999
Exploring the history of two environmental disasters on the White River and the impact on Indianapolis.
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- Apr 24, 2020
- 9 min
Born Of A Need: The History of Geist Reservoir (Part 1)
Geist Reservoir was constructed with an eye towards providing Indianapolis with an additional source of water as the city continued to grow
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- Mar 21, 2020
- 14 min
A Direful Scourge: The 1849 Cholera Epidemic in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the 1849 cholera epidemic in Indianapolis.
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- Mar 1, 2020
- 4 min
The Troublesome Ravines of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of two ravines once located in downtown Indianapolis that helped facilitate the flooding of the new state capitol.
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- Jan 12, 2020
- 8 min
Join The Ice Pool They Said: The Ice Industry in Indianapolis
Exploring the ice industry, and the resulting drama, in Indianapolis during the latter part of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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- Nov 14, 2019
- 5 min
And Then It Was Gone: The Vanishing of Pogue's Run
Exploring the history and eventual elimination of Pogue's Run through downtown Indianapolis.
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- Sep 29, 2019
- 8 min
The 1858 Shade Tree Association of Indianapolis
Explore the history of tree planting in Indianapolis and the early work of the 1858 Shade Tree Association.
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