Posted in: Indianapolis Collected Indianapolis Collected: A Road By Any Other Name

In the fall of 2011, Indianapolis Downtown Inc. sparked a Facebook frenzy when it launched a contest to rename Georgia Street.  According to a spokesman for Mayor Greg Ballard, the goal of the proposed “re-branding” was...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Which Came First, the McCormick or the Pogue?

Indianapolis in 1820 by Alois E. Sinks – showing the point where Washington Street crossed Meridian. Who was the True Founder of Indianapolis? Shrouded in Controversy… And a Mysterious Death… In almost 200 years, the city...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: 302 N. East Street

Reader’s Question: Can you provide me with any background on 302 North East Street?  We’d love to share its story with potential future occupants.  ~ Jeff C., Indianapolis   HI’s Answer: The land on the northwest...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With A View – World’s Largest Christmas Tree (Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument)

World’s Largest Christmas Tree from the 20th floor of the Sheraton Hotel The World’s Largest Christmas aka Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument sits on a three acre plot of land that Indianapolis city planner Alexander Ralston...

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