Cornerstone. The cornerstone is one of the great features of any historic building. The cornerstone, typically literal in its presentation, is a major stone placed near the bottom corner of a structure. You may hear the cornerstone referenced as the …
Today we introduce a new (but long-dreamed of) weekly series that will acquaint you with local ‘stewards of history.’ From a wide variety ...
Roof. For today’s Building Language, let’s examine one of the most vital elements of a structure: the roof. I think it is safe to assume everyone ...
I once heard a very wise man say that in order to be successful, you need to enlist others to help you and you do that by sharing your dreams and visi ...
Surely you’ve heard by now: Bush Stadium is not going to be flattened, but rather, is going to be creatively integrated into a new complex of “Stadium Lofts,” and in so doing, preserving a beloved former ‘regular ...
Sunday Prayers- Thomas Taggart Memorial, Riverside Park Sticking to this month’s “Political” theme, I had to play this one again, Sam. There are plenty of buildings in our fair metropolis that are prayer-worthy, but at lea ...
Accompanied by fellow history lover and friend, George Hanlin, I re-entered the new Indiana Landmarks Center just after 4:30 for the “Classical Bash.” How lovely to see the Grand Hall overflowing with people—and grateful we were to be ...
Part I of II – Sunday, April 17, 2011 – Indiana LandmarksWOW weekend : Open House Though I’ve driven the route at least a thousand times, the trip south on Central Avenue on Sunday, April 17, 2011 was different. Cars, bikes, ...