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    The Early Integration of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood
    • May 6
    • 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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    Then and Now: The Intersection of Senate Avenue and Washington Street
    • Apr 29
    • 8 min

    Then and Now: The Intersection of Senate Avenue and Washington Street

    Taking a look at the history of downtown Indianapolis using a 'then and now' scene from the sketches of Christian Schrader.
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    Indianapolis Fire Department and the 1973 Grant Fire: “The finest moment this department ever had.”
    • Feb 13
    • 16 min

    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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    Uncovering the Remains of the Shortridge High School Athletic Field
    • Nov 23, 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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    A Residential Island In the Valley Neighborhood
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 5 min

    A Residential Island In the Valley Neighborhood

    Exploring the history of a remnant of the larger residential neighborhood which used to make up The Valley area of West Indianapolis
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    eBay Find: Nathaniel West and the Purchase of Land in Indianapolis
    • Oct 3, 2021
    • 9 min

    eBay Find: Nathaniel West and the Purchase of Land in Indianapolis

    Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.
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    Remembering the 12th Street and Canal Crossing Through the Photography of O. James Fox
    • Aug 28, 2021
    • 9 min

    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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    Constructing a Neighborhood Landmark: Meridian Street Methodist Church
    • 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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    History Lost: Southeast Corner of Boulevard Place
    • Jun 13, 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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    Discovering the Venerable behind Flackville
    • Apr 3, 2021
    • 6 min

    Discovering the Venerable behind Flackville

    Exploring the background of the neighborhood today known as 'Venerable Flackville.'
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