The School 86 building has been a part of the history of Butler-Tarkington since the late 1920's, although its future is now in doubt.

First in a series of posts about the history of Butler-Tarkington, here we look at the racial integration of the area in 1920-1940.

Exploring the life and career of pioneering attorney and Butler-Tarkington resident, Harriette Bailey Conn.

Examining the remains of the former Shortridge High School football field which was once located in Butler-Tarkington.

This short post looks at the Berkley Knoll, a unique feature in Butler Tarkington featuring a central grassy plaza in place of a street.

Exploring the history of boating on the Central Canal in Indianapolis, and the sinking of the paddleboat Indiana on that waterway.

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.

Exploring the history of the Meridian Street Methodist Church's location in Butler-Tarkington.

Examining the history of a building at 40th and Boulevard which was destroyed by fire in 2020.

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

Exploring the placement of a new historical marker explaining the history of Booth Tarkington and his home on Meridian St. in Indianapolis.

Exploring protest marches to the Indiana governor's mansion in 1969 in the context of more recent racial justice protests and marches in the

Exploring the history behind the creation of Tarkington Park, an Indianapolis and neighborhood landmark.

Explore Mapleton, a small unincorporated village north of Indianapolis and a precursor to the present day Butler Tarkington Neighborhood.

Note: A version of this blog post appeared in the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association newsletter in early 2018. Butler...

Exploring the history of the Fresh Air Summer Mission at Fairview Park.

Examining the history of the Blue family and their fruit farms in present day Butler-Tarkington.