The Modern Indianapolis Zoo Part II: Finding its Stride and Growing Pains
Part II in a series exploring the Indianapolis Zoo as it expanded operations at Washington Park, up to its move to White River State Park.
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- 7 days ago
- 5 min
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.
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- Sep 13
- 5 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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- Sep 7
- 8 min
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.
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- Aug 22
- 6 min
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.
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- Aug 12
- 12 min
The Modern Indianapolis Zoo - Part I: From Proposal to Reality
Exploring the history of the founding of the first modern Indianapolis Zoo at Washington Park.
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- Jul 31
- 10 min
Sweetest Street in Indianapolis: Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company
Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.
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- Jul 24
- 4 min
Beacon of Health: The History of the Methodist Hospital Lighthouse
Taking a quick look at the history of the Lighthouse, or 'Beacon,' atop the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 16th and Capitol in Indianapolis
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- Jul 15
- 10 min
Fishing, Dancing, and Drinking: The History of Shannon’s Lake
Exploring the history of Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.
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- Jun 29
- 7 min
Ruins on the Monon Trail: The Remains of the Maas-Neimeyer Lumberyard
Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.
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- Jun 19
- 4 min
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.
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- May 26
- 7 min
In The Shadow of the Motor Speedway: The Allison Machine Shop in Speedway, Indiana
Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.
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- May 9
- 11 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 29
- 4 min
A Remnant of Railway Mass Transit: The McLean Place Streetcar Barn
Exploring the history of a former streetcar maintenance and storage barn on the near northside of Indianapolis.
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- Apr 18
- 14 min
Gambling, Baseball, Beer and Fast Times: The History of Brighton Beach in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.
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- Apr 1
- 7 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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- Mar 21
- 10 min
Overcoming the Railroad Barrier: The History of the Virginia Avenue Viaduct
Exploring the history of the Virginia Avenue viaduct, and its role in connecting two sides of the city, and its eventual decline.
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- Mar 10
- 6 min
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.
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- Feb 27
- 6 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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- Feb 22
- 1 min
Contributions to the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Promoting recent contributions to the online version of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis.
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