Posted in: Historic Miscellania Woot Woot for the Wooton- The King of Desks

In the 21st century, we have an endless supply of choices to help organize and store important paperwork and correspondence. In the last quarter of the 19th century, the organizer of choice was not only...

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Posted in: IndyView Revisited IndyView Revisited: A Stroll on the Circle

This early 20th century photo of Monument Circle contains only one neighbor who still remains– the church spire from Christ Church Cathedral. Original photo found at the Flickr group “Indianapolis History” (which has no connection with...

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Posted in: IndyView Revisited IndyView Revisited: Monumental view from South Meridian

You may have seen some of the “Then and Now” photo websites and groups such as  DearPhotograph.com and Looking Into the Past on Flickr that incorporate the old and new by superimposing historical images atop...

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Posted in: Outside the Circle Fall in Franklin

Early fall is a great time to leave the big city behind, and take a day trip to one of our area’s lovely small towns. The town of Franklin is only about a half hour’s...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Friday: Indianapolis Terra Cotta Company

It’s hard to think of any one company that had more influence on the look of Indianapolis than the Indianapolis Terra Cotta Company. The Indianapolis Terra Cotta Company (along with its parent company, the American...

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