Class 900: Indianapolis

Exploring the history behind an inscription from 1907 I found on a flood wall along Fall Creek in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history behind the construction of the Indiana State Library by the William P. Jungclaus Co.

Exploring the history behind several old Indianapolis bridge photos won from an eBay auction.

Exploring the history of Geist Reservoir, a major component in the race to secure water sources for Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.

Exploring the life and career of pioneering attorney and Butler-Tarkington resident, Harriette Bailey Conn.

Examining one of the largest fires in the history of Indianapolis, and the efforts of the Indianapolis Fire Department in fighting the fire.

Indianapolis once had two official city markets. This post explores the history of the now long-gone Western Market House.

Exploring the history of 200 years of newspapers in Indianapolis by looking at the February 11, 1822 edition of the Indianapolis Gazette.

Analyzing a recent eBay find of images from the old Marion County courthouse formerly located in downtown Indianapolis.

Exploring the history of Pearl Street, the biggest 'little' street in Indianapolis.

Exploring the history behind the city of Indianapolis changing the course of Fall Creek near downtown.

Exploring the history of Edward Eickhoff and the history of his Christmas tree farm in Indianapolis.

Exploring one of the most deadly interurban crashes in Indiana history which occurred on the east side of Indianapolis along Emerson Ave.

Examining the remains of the former Shortridge High School football field which was once located in Butler-Tarkington.

Hurricanes don't directly hit Indiana, but in the early years of Indianapolis, 'hurricane' was a generic term for severe weather.

Exploring several highlights contained within a 1981 panoramic photo taken of Indianapolis from a vantage point in White River State Park.

Exploring the history of a remnant of the larger residential neighborhood which used to make up The Valley area of West Indianapolis

Exploring the history behind a historical document found on eBay which details the sale of land early in the history of Indianapolis.

This short post looks at the Berkley Knoll, a unique feature in Butler Tarkington featuring a central grassy plaza in place of a street.

Exploring the expedition to locate the site of the seat of government for the state of Indiana, and the future site of Indianapolis.