Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: North Illinois at Fall Creek

Ever had a street you enjoy that you don’t drive every day–just every now and then– and within said street, there is a property you look forward to seeing–sort of like an old friend? Every...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite Extra: Traction Terminal Eagles

Sadly, it was brought to our attention yesterday that one of our favorite sculptures, the southern of two eagles in front of Old City Hall was suddenly MIA, after the installation of some giant signs...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Chatham Arch Beauty on Broadway

Before our weather took a turn for the cold and wet, I spent a few hours cruising the streets of Indianapolis just looking around and getting better acquainted with her. Wandering and weaving through the...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Friday: The Margaret, South Meridian

I don’t get down there often, but when I do, I find I’m so compelled by the few older commercial buildings that remain somewhat intact. This one has an Italian restaurant–right near I-70 and I...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Fridays: North & Cincinnati

One of my favorite occurrences when out and about somewhere in the city: chancing upon an unexpected architectural gem. I can’t remember how many years ago I first passed this beauty on North Street (a...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Four Favorite Boutique Museums of Indianapolis

We fully believe every Indianapolis citizen should know these four Victorian boutique hotels Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site– Though Indiana is yet to produce a native-born United States President, 23rd President Harrison lived in Indianapolis for...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Fridays: Meredith Nicholson Indiana Humanities House

It’s a lovely old mansion, former home to Hoosier author, Meredith Nicholson (born December 9, 1866 in Crawfordsville, Indiana) and now home to Indiana Humanities, who “promote the public humanities and engage Indiana’s community of...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Fridays: Union Station

Who doesn’t love this place? I LOVE Union Station. When the Indiana State Preservation Conference held a lunch program there this past April, it was the first opportunity I’d had to sit for a period...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites 20 Things About Columbia Club You May Not Know

In honor of President Benjamin Harrison’s 178th birthday  it seemed the appropriate time to feature The Columbia Club. Guests with the last name Harrison get a small gift! Tell a friend! All vintage photos courtesy of...

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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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Posted in: Friday Favorites Favorite Fridays…hint: it’s been in the news…

It’s been all over the news, so there isn’t much that needs to be said, except: Congratulations! The artists formerly known as Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana are now Indiana Landmarks. Profound respect and gratitude to...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Fave: Propylaeum Marked!

Tomorrow, September 24, is the 7th anniversary of the installation of the  Propylaeum’s historical marker How often have you passed the beautiful building at 1410 North Delaware Street? Drop the word “Propylaeum” in a conversation...

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