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Murder on the Canal: Calvin Fletcher and the Trial of Thomas Finch
Exploring the trial of Thomas Finch, an Irish immigrant charged with murder while working on the Central Canal in Indianapolis.
Mar 913 min read
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Exploring the Remains of the Central Canal on the South Side of Indianapolis
Once again exploring the remains of a section of the historic Central Canal south of Indianapolis.
Feb 176 min read
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The Corruption of Dr. Coe Part I: The Doctor and the Canals
In Part 1 of a series on the actions of Dr. Coe in regard to the financing of the Indiana canal system in the 1830s.
Sep 7, 20238 min read
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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.
Nov 13, 20228 min read
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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.
May 14, 20228 min read
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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
Apr 8, 202214 min read
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eBay Find: Nathaniel West and the Purchase of Land in Indianapolis
Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.
Oct 2, 20219 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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Remembering the 12th Street and Canal Crossing Through the Photography of O. James Fox
Exploring the history of the neighborhood around 12th Street and the Canal in Indianapolis through the photography of O. James Fox.
Aug 27, 20219 min read
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Searching For The Central Canal
Exploring the history of the Central Canal with an annotated map of the canal route through Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
Sep 10, 20192 min read
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Discovering The Central Canal's Buck Creek Culvert
My research on the history of the Central Canal in Indiana led to the discovery of the ruins of a culvert for the canal near Indianapolis.
Apr 25, 20198 min read
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The Lost Lock of the Central Canal
Exploring the site of a stone lock in downtown Indianapolis along the route of the Central Canal.
Oct 8, 20187 min read
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