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A Slice of History: Searching for the First Pizza in Indianapolis
Searching for the when and where of the first pizza sold in Indianapolis.
Jul 25, 20258 min read
South Indianapolis: A Tale of Two Suburbs
Exploring the history of two towns which both bore the name South Indianapolis.
Feb 14, 20248 min read
Sweetest Street in Indianapolis: Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company
Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.
Jul 31, 202310 min read
Ruins on the Monon Trail: The Remains of the Maas-Neimeyer Lumberyard
Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.
Jun 29, 20237 min read
In The Shadow of the Motor Speedway: The Allison Machine Shop in Speedway, Indiana
Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.
May 26, 20237 min read
Overcoming the Railroad Barrier: The History of the Virginia Avenue Viaduct
Exploring the history of the Virginia Avenue viaduct, and its role in connecting two sides of the city, and its eventual decline.
Mar 21, 202310 min read
From Indianapolis to Canton: The Bellis Bicycle Company's McKinley Relay
Exploring the history behind an Indianapolis based plan to launch a bike relay during the 1896 Presidental election.
Jan 12, 20234 min read
Structural 'Wanderlust': The Relocation of the Bobbs-Merrill Building
Using images located in a collection in Michigan to explore the history of moving the Bobbs-Merrill building in downtown Indianapolis.
Dec 28, 20225 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.
Dec 11, 20223 min read
Kind of a Big Dill: The History of the W.D. Huffman Pickle Company of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the W.D. Huffman pickle company in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Nov 29, 20226 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
Apr 8, 202214 min read
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.
Mar 5, 20229 min read
The Other Indianapolis City Market
Indianapolis once had two official city markets. This post explores the history of the now long-gone Western Market House.
Jan 30, 20226 min read
"Biggest Little Thoroughfare in Indianapolis": The History of Pearl Street
Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.
Jan 10, 20227 min read
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
Oct 18, 20215 min read
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.
Oct 2, 20219 min read
Constructing a Legacy: William P. Jungclaus and the Building of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of William P. Jungclaus and the founding of the present day Jungclaus Campbell general contracting firm.
Aug 8, 202111 min read
Going the Distance: Daredevil Lockwood and the Indianapolis Endurance Drives of 1923 and 1926
Exploring the 1923 and 1926 endurance automobile drives in Indianapolis by Daredevil Lockwood.
May 28, 20216 min read
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.
Mar 11, 20218 min read
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.
Sep 30, 202016 min read
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