Central Canal

Sep 7, 20238 min read

The Corruption of Dr. Coe Part I: The Doctor and the Canals

In Part 1 of a series on the actions of Dr. Coe in regard to the financing of the Indiana canal system in the 1830s.

Jan 5, 20234 min read

A Horse Named Jack and His Adventure in the Canal

Exploring the history behind an old Associated Press photo of an incident on the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis.

Dec 11, 20223 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.

Nov 13, 20228 min read

Taking a Dam Tour: The History of the Broad Ripple Dam

Exploring the history of the Broad Ripple Dam, in person, and through historical sources.

May 14, 20228 min read

Exploring the Northern Division of the Central Canal

Returning to a long running project to research the history of the Central Canal, in this post we explore an intact section of the canal.

Apr 8, 202214 min read

Water Over Water: The History of the Fall Creek Aqueduct

This post looks at the history of the Fall Creek Aqueduct, which in some form, has been carrying the Central Canal over the creek since 1838

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Aug 3, 20202 min read

Past and Present: Intersection of the Central Canal and Washington Street

Exploring the past and present of the intersection of the Central Canal and Washington Street in Indianapolis.

Sep 10, 20192 min read

Searching For The Central Canal

Exploring the history of the Central Canal with an annotated map of the canal route through Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

Apr 25, 20198 min read

Discovering The Central Canal's Buck Creek Culvert

My research on the history of the Central Canal in Indiana led to the discovery of the ruins of a culvert for the canal near Indianapolis.

Oct 8, 20187 min read

The Lost Lock of the Central Canal

Exploring the site of a stone lock in downtown Indianapolis along the route of the Central Canal.

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