Class 900: Indianapolis

A short history of the Henry Ward Beecher and his Second Presbyterian Church on what is today Monument Circle in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of one of the worst fires in the history of Indianapolis.

Announcing the launch of a new podcast about the history of Indianapolis.

Exploring the trial of Thomas Finch, an Irish immigrant charged with murder while working on the Central Canal in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of Sand Street in Indianapolis, and its unique stone pavers.

Once again exploring the remains of a section of the historic Central Canal south of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the site of a vanished estate on the shores of Eagle Creek Reservoir.

Exploring 200 years the General Assembly meeting in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the First Lutheran Church building in downtown Indianapolis which was recently destroyed by fire.

Exploring the route of the Big Four Railroad's Chicago Division on its line north of downtown Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of fire towers in Indianapolis, including the last one constructed atop the Barnes & Thornburg building in 1912.

Exploring the site of the Brookside Park shelter house in Indianapolis.

Examining the Great Comet of 1858 and its visit to the skies over Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of three hills in Indianapolis and Marion County.

Exploring a tale of an unfulfilled dream, and a boat constructed in a garage in the middle of Indianapolis.

Confirming the existence of a stone tower which was to be the center piece of the Meridian Heights residential development.

Exploring the history of the Normandy Barn located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of stone fence pillars along Illinois Street in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the old Broad Ripple Park pool, which hosted the swimming trials for the 1924 Olympics in Paris.

Follow along with three Indianapolis teenagers as they embark upon a 522-mile bicycle tour through southern Indiana in 1911.