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Once a Town, Now a Campus: History of Shooters Hill

Once a Town, Now a Campus: History of Shooters Hill

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

Snowy Tradition: The History of the Butler University Sledding Hill

Snowy Tradition: The History of the Butler University Sledding Hill

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

November Explosion: The Destruction of the Sigma Chi House at Butler University

November Explosion: The Destruction of the Sigma Chi House at Butler University

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

A Call for the Preservation and Reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington

A Call for the Preservation and Reuse of IPS School 86 in Butler-Tarkington

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

Alternate Indy History: What if Butler University Had Remained Downtown

Alternate Indy History: What if Butler University Had Remained Downtown

Alternate Indy History: What if Butler University Had Remained Downtown

Looking at the history of Butler University's first campus, and the "what if" had the university remained at that site.

Jul 15, 20225 min read

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