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History of Sledding in the Circle City
Exploring the history of the sledding in Indianapolis.
Dec 30, 20257 min read
From 38th Street to Maple Road and Back Again
Exploring the history behind 38th Street being renamed Maple Road in 1911.
Sep 3, 20256 min read
Guarding the Park: The Statue of Henry Lawton at Garfield Park
Exploring the history behind the statue of General Henry Lawton at Garfield Park in Indianapolis.
Aug 15, 20256 min read
Eagle Creek Reservoir and the Remains of a House on a Hill
Exploring the history of the site of a vanished estate on the shores of Eagle Creek Reservoir.
Jan 21, 202512 min read
Finding the Remains of the Brookside Park Shelter House
Exploring the site of the Brookside Park shelter house in Indianapolis.
Oct 30, 20245 min read
The History of the Old Broad Ripple Park Swimming Pool and the 1924 Olympic Trials
Exploring the history of the old Broad Ripple Park pool, which hosted the swimming trials for the 1924 Olympics in Paris.
Jun 10, 202410 min read
"Probably the Handsomest Bridge Across Fall Creek": The History of the Capitol Avenue Bridge
Exploring the 100+ year history of the Capitol Avenue bridge over Fall Creek in Indianapolis.
Apr 22, 20248 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo Part III: Remains of the Old Zoo
In a final post about the history of the old Indianapolis Zoo, we explore the remnants of the zoo at Washington Park.
Nov 29, 20236 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo Part II: Finding its Stride and Growing Pains
Part II in a series exploring the Indianapolis Zoo as it expanded operations at Washington Park, up to its move to White River State Park.
Oct 2, 202318 min read
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo - Part I: From Proposal to Reality
Exploring the history of the founding of the first modern Indianapolis Zoo at Washington Park.
Aug 12, 202312 min read
Preserving the Natural Space of Indianapolis: The History of Marott Woods
Exploring the history of the Marott Park (aka Marott Woods Nature Preserve) in Indianapolis.
May 9, 202311 min read
The Yule Candle and Other Holiday Decorations at University Park
A quick holiday-themed post which explores some history of holiday decorations at University Park.
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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.
Oct 18, 20226 min read
The Fast and Furious Life of the Brookside Park Bicycle Track
Exploring the history of the Brookside Park Bicycling Track in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jun 29, 20226 min read
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.
Jun 23, 20227 min read
The History and Ruins of the Riverside Park Suspension Bridges
In the early 1900's, Riverside Park posted a pair of suspension bridges for pedestrian use. Today, just ruins of these structures remain.
Jun 1, 20227 min read
Writing on the Wall: J.H. Kroh and the Construction of the Fall Creek Wall
Exploring the history behind an inscription from 1907 I found on a flood wall along Fall Creek in Indianapolis.
Apr 16, 20226 min read
Stereographing History: The Marion County Courthouse
Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.
Jan 18, 20225 min read
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.
Oct 29, 202110 min read
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.
Sep 21, 20215 min read
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