Class 900: Indianapolis

Exploring the history of two towns which both bore the name South Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.

Exploring the history of the Virginia Avenue viaduct, and its role in connecting two sides of the city, and its eventual decline.

Exploring the history behind an Indianapolis based plan to launch a bike relay during the 1896 Presidental election.

Using images located in a collection in Michigan to explore the history of moving the Bobbs-Merrill building in downtown Indianapolis.

Exploring the history behind a pair of unmarked brick buildings on the near north side of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the W.D. Huffman pickle company in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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

Exploring the history of Geist Reservoir, a major component in the race to secure water sources for Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.

Indianapolis once had two official city markets. This post explores the history of the now long-gone Western Market House.

Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of a remnant of the larger residential neighborhood which used to make up The Valley area of West Indianapolis

Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of William P. Jungclaus and the founding of the present day Jungclaus Campbell general contracting firm.

Exploring the 1923 and 1926 endurance automobile drives in Indianapolis by Daredevil Lockwood.

Exploring the history of the former Blue Ridge Water Tank in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood.

Exploring the history of two environmental disasters on the White River and the impact on Indianapolis.

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