Class 900: Indianapolis

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.

Exploring the history of a popular drive-in restaurant which was once located in Butler-Tarkington at 52nd and Westfield Blvd.

Exploring the history of the founding of the first modern Indianapolis Zoo at Washington Park.

Exploring the history of Chocolate Avenue and the Dilling Candy Company in Indianapolis.

Taking a quick look at the history of the Lighthouse, or 'Beacon,' atop the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 16th and Capitol in Indianapolis

Exploring the history of Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.

Exploring the history of the ruins of a now abandoned brick structure along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.

Exploring the rather straightforward history of the Chase bank building at Illinois and Westfield Boulevard in Butler-Tarkington.

Exploring the history behind the founding location of the Allison Transmission Company in downtown Speedway, Indiana.

Exploring the history of the Marott Park (aka Marott Woods Nature Preserve) in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of a former streetcar maintenance and storage barn on the near northside of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.

Exploring the history of the State Ditch, an effort from the 1830's to alleviate flooding problems in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the Virginia Avenue viaduct, and its role in connecting two sides of the city, and its eventual decline.

A post about the history of the Mutual Service Association camp in Butler-Tarkington revealed a tragic event associated with the camp.

Exploring the history of Governor's Island in the White River, a common feature on maps of early Indianapolis.

Promoting recent contributions to the online version of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history behind an Indianapolis based plan to launch a bike relay during the 1896 Presidental election.

Exploring the history behind an old Associated Press photo of an incident on the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis.

Using images located in a collection in Michigan to explore the history of moving the Bobbs-Merrill building in downtown Indianapolis.