When Saks came to Indy
If you like a spot of shopping or just window wishing at a high end retailer, this one’s for...
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Author: Tiffany Benedict Browne
Grand Entrance: Union Station
It’s no secret that Union Station is one of the most beautiful historic buildings left in...
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A Local Place for Young Women: Y. W. C. A.
Christian women, that is. And white. At least in the beginning. It was getting close to 1900 and...
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When Bad Things Happen to Good Buildings
It’s usually under the guise of “improvement” and “modernization,”...
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No Longer Standing- 2408 N. Meridian
Meridian Street. The name alone has prestige. Say you live or have an office on this street, and...
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Should You Get a Souvenir?
The last time you took a trip somewhere special, did you get a souvenir? If you didn’t, you...
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Changing Street Names: 38th and Maple
If you’ve lived in Indianapolis for any measurable amount of time, you’ve likely heard...
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Formerly on the Circle: American Central Life Building
If you’re the type to contemplate the stories behind buildings and locations, this may be of...
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Happy Birthday Virginia Keep Clark!
Ever been hooked by an idea, person or place? Something that just infinitely fascinates or...
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Minturn Apartments, 22nd & Capitol
The city is replete with buildings like this–loaded with potential, sad and forlorn–a...
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Claypool Hotel…Menu 110 Years Ago today…
Head north on Illinois to the northwest corner at Washington and back 110 years and this is...
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Then & Now: Wesley Hotel, 16th & Capitol
Hard to believe how many buildings in Indianapolis have been razed under the guise of...
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Sunday Ads: Billingsley Florist
Though Wiegand’s and Bertermann’s operated their Indianapolis floral trades for...
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Sunday Ads: Wiegand’s Sons Florist
The florist trade in Indianapolis began about ten years before the Civil War. One of the earliest...
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Then & Now: Laundering Behind Old City Hall
Local history buffs love to regale Circle City newbies with anecdotes of yesteryear about the...
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Friday Fave: Indy Loves Veterans
Hoosiers will never be said to lack in appreciation for the veterans and heroes who have served...
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Downtown Prices, 1821
Northwest corner of Delaware and Washington Streets, circa 2012 You already knew that Indianapolis...
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Then & Now: Laycock Manufacturing
Recognize this view? If you frequent the canal, it will look familiar, as a view from Bugg’s...
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Penny Post: It is Great Here
Postmark: Indianapolis Ind May 12 1909 3:30PM Message: Say it is great here. Enjoying it...
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Penny Post: Weather Report, 100 Years Ago
Postmark: Indianapolis Ind Aug 22 1916 9:30PM Message: My dear sister: Aug 22. 1916....
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