Class 900: Indianapolis

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.

A quick holiday-themed post which explores some history of holiday decorations at University Park.

Exploring the history behind a pair of unmarked brick buildings on the near north side of Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the W.D. Huffman pickle company in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Exploring the history of the Broad Ripple Dam, in person, and through historical sources.

Exploring the history of the block currently occupied by the Hudnut Commons park and Simon Tower in Indianapolis.

Calvin Fletcher gets all the attention locally, but the history behind his wife, Sarah, shows the profound impact she had on Indianapolis.

Exploring the founding and early history of the town of Rocky Ripple in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of the Union Trust Building and its, successor, the Indiana National Bank building on Market Street in Indianapolis.

A quick Then & Now and history of the intersection of 19th and Monon Trail in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of watercraft and water transportation on the White River in Indianapolis.

A second post covering the history of the Indianapolis based William P. Jungclaus Co., from 1924 - 1967.

Exploring the history of the Brookside Park Bicycling Track in Indianapolis, Indiana.