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.
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- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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- Oct 18, 2022
- 6 min
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.
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- Jun 29, 2022
- 6 min
The Fast and Furious Life of the Brookside Park Bicycle Track
Exploring the history of the Brookside Park Bicycling Track in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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- Jun 23, 2022
- 7 min
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.
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 7 min
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.
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- Apr 16, 2022
- 6 min
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.
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- Jan 18, 2022
- 5 min
Stereographing History: The Marion County Courthouse
Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 10 min
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.
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- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
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.
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- Sep 6, 2021
- 6 min
Watercraft on the Canal and the Sinking of the Indiana
Exploring the history of boating on the Central Canal in Indianapolis, and the sinking of the paddleboat Indiana on that waterway.
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 12 min
A River Runs Through It, But We'd Rather Have a Lake: The Fairview Park Reservoir
Celebrating 3 years of the Class 900 Indy, this is an expanded version of the blog's first post looking at the proposed White River Lake.
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- Aug 1, 2021
- 5 min
An Original Indianapolis Greenway: The Fall Creek Trail and Corridor
Exploring the history of the Fall Creek Trail, the first greenway in Indianapolis.
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- Jun 6, 2021
- 13 min
The Poor Farm Property Today: A Lost Cemetery, Solar Power, and a Breakthrough in Housing
Exploring the history of the Marion County Poor Farm site in the latter half of the 20th century.
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- Mar 12, 2021
- 8 min
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.
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- Feb 3, 2021
- 12 min
The (Almost) State Centennial Plaza
Exploring the plan, and fate, of the Indiana Centennial Plaza
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- Dec 18, 2020
- 16 min
William Watson Woollen and His Garden: Early Environmental Conservation in Indianapolis
Looking at the efforts of William Watson Woollen to protect nature and to establish Woollen's Gardens of Birds and Botany.
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- Dec 7, 2020
- 9 min
Searching for the Riverside Park Bear Pit
Exploring the history behind the Riverside Park bear pit in Indianapolis.
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 5 min
Lucius Burrie Swift: From a Civil Service Reformer to a Monument in Garfield Park
Exploring the history of a monument to Lucius Burrie Swift and the life of the Indianapolis civil service reformer.
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- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
The Bridges of Fairview & Butler
Investigating one of the remaining vestiges of Fairview Park in Indianapolis.
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