Class 900: Indianapolis

A quick look at several historic Indianapolis park maps prepared by landscape architect George Kessler, and how those parks appear today.

In the early 1900's, Riverside Park posted a pair of suspension bridges for pedestrian use. Today, just ruins of these structures remain.

The School 86 building has been a part of the history of Butler-Tarkington since the late 1920's, although its future is now in doubt.

Returning to a long running project to research the history of the Central Canal, in this post we explore an intact section of the canal.

First in a series of posts about the history of Butler-Tarkington, here we look at the racial integration of the area in 1920-1940.

Taking a look at the history of downtown Indianapolis using a 'then and now' scene from the sketches of Christian Schrader.

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.