The Motorboat Della May and a Dream to Sail Away from Indianapolis
Exploring a tale of an unfulfilled dream, and a boat constructed in a garage in the middle of Indianapolis.
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Aug 2313 min
Promoting The Paddle: The History of the Indianapolis Canoe Club
Exploring the history of the Indianapolis Canoe Club and its two clubhouses at Riverside Park in Indianapolis.
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Jul 314 min
Queen of the White River: The Steamboat Helen Gould at Riverside Park
Exploring the history of the steamboat Helen Gould at Riverside Park in Indianapolis.
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May 811 min
Disaster at Broad Ripple: The Sinking of the Steamboat Sunshine
Exploring the unfortunate history of a steamboat named Sunshine in Broad Ripple.
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Apr 228 min
"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.
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Jan 106 min
Redirecting Nature: Moving the White River
Exploring the history of a project which changed the course of the White River in Indianapolis.
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Dec 20, 202310 min
The History of the Former DeHaan Estate Property in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the former Christel DeHaan Estate on the northside of Indianapolis.
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Sep 13, 20235 min
Exploring the Remains of a Bridge in Millersville
Exploring the remains of an old iron bridge in the Millersville neighborhood of Indianapolis.
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May 9, 202311 min
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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Apr 1, 20237 min
Draining the Swamps: The History of the Indianapolis State Ditch
Exploring the history of the State Ditch, an effort from the 1830's to alleviate flooding problems in Indianapolis.
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Feb 27, 20236 min
A Glorified Sandbar: The History of Governor's Island in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of Governor's Island in the White River, a common feature on maps of early Indianapolis.
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Jan 5, 20234 min
A Horse Named Jack and His Adventure in the Canal
Exploring the history behind an old Associated Press photo of an incident on the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis.
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Nov 13, 20228 min
Taking a Dam Tour: The History of the Broad Ripple Dam
Exploring the history of the Broad Ripple Dam, in person, and through historical sources.
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Sep 21, 202211 min
The Founding and Early History of Rocky Ripple, 1910(ish)-1940
Exploring the founding and early history of the town of Rocky Ripple in Indianapolis.
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Jul 29, 202210 min
Legally Speaking, the White River Is Navigable: The History of River Travel in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of watercraft and water transportation on the White River in Indianapolis.
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Jun 1, 20227 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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May 14, 20228 min
Exploring the Northern Division of the Central Canal
Returning to a long running project to research the history of the Central Canal, in this post we explore an intact section of the canal.
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Apr 16, 20226 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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Apr 8, 202214 min
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
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Mar 15, 20226 min
The Bridges of Marion County
Exploring the history behind several old Indianapolis bridge photos won from an eBay auction.
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