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Once a Town, Now a Campus: History of Shooters Hill
Exploring the history of the small town of Shooters Hill which is now part of the Butler University campus.
Jun 165 min read
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Snowy Tradition: The History of the Butler University Sledding Hill
Exploring the history of the Butler University sledding hill in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood.
Dec 13, 20246 min read
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The Meridian Street Tower at the top of Meridian Heights
Confirming the existence of a stone tower which was to be the center piece of the Meridian Heights residential development.
Sep 4, 20246 min read
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An Indianapolis Pastor, His Church, and the Klan: The Resignation of Earl N. Griggs of Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the 1923 resignation of pastor Earl Griggs in Butler-Tarkington whose church was coming under the sway of the Ku Klux Klan.
Mar 13, 20246 min read
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November Explosion: The Destruction of the Sigma Chi House at Butler University
Exploring an explosion which destroyed a fraternity house at Butler University in Indianapolis in 1955.
Dec 29, 20234 min read
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A History of Wild Times at the Bellevue Roadhouse and Resort on Michigan Road
Exploring the history of wild times at the Bellevue Resort and Roadhouse on Michigan Road on the northside of Indianapolis.
Oct 20, 202311 min read
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A Call for the Preservation and Reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington
Not a traditional Indianapolis history post, but a case for the preservation and reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington.
Sep 27, 20235 min read
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Meet Me at the Vu: The History of the Ron-D-Vu drive-in restaurant in Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the history of a popular drive-in restaurant which was once located in Butler-Tarkington at 52nd and Westfield Blvd.
Aug 22, 20236 min read
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The Chase Bank Building at Westfield Blvd. and Illinois St.: A Long History of Being a Bank
Exploring the rather straightforward history of the Chase bank building at Illinois and Westfield Boulevard in Butler-Tarkington.
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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The History of the Mutual Service Association Camp in Butler-Tarkington
A post about the history of the Mutual Service Association camp in Butler-Tarkington revealed a tragic event associated with the camp.
Mar 10, 20236 min read
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The Past and Uncertain Future of the former IPS School #86
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.
May 25, 20229 min read
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Early Integration and Segregation in the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood
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.
May 6, 20228 min read
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Harriette Bailey Conn: A Groundbreaking Life and Career
Exploring the life and career of pioneering attorney and Butler-Tarkington resident, Harriette Bailey Conn.
Feb 26, 20227 min read
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Uncovering the Remains of the Shortridge High School Athletic Field
Examining the remains of the former Shortridge High School football field which was once located in Butler-Tarkington.
Nov 22, 20217 min read
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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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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.
Sep 6, 20216 min read
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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.
Aug 12, 202112 min read
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Constructing a Neighborhood Landmark: Meridian Street Methodist Church
Exploring the history of the Meridian Street Methodist Church's location in Butler-Tarkington.
Jul 24, 20215 min read
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History Lost: Southeast Corner of Boulevard Place
Examining the history of a building at 40th and Boulevard which was destroyed by fire in 2020.
Jun 12, 20215 min read
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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 12, 20218 min read
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