Tag: architecture
How the Claypool Hotel Began
Early vintage luggage label from Claypool Hotel (Don’t forget–May is preservation...
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Superior Design: Pembroke Arcade
Original architectural rendering of Pembroke Arcade, Washington Street by Vonnegut & Bohn What...
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Marion County Jail: Indy’s Shawshank
In June 1891, the County Commissioners decided not to build the new jail on the courthouse square....
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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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Then & Now: Canterbury Apartments
The Canterbury Apartments, 1603 Central Avenue, as they appeared in 1919. Looking at northeast...
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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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Then & Now: Schrader Building, 101 S. Pennsylvania Street
C.A. Schrader Building, 101-105 South Pennsylvania Street, home of C.A. Schrader Wholesale Grocer...
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Sunday Ads: Burlesque at Empire
Name of Business: The Empire Theater Date of Ad: April 13, 1913 Date Established: 1892...
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Sunday Ads: More Than Just Jewelry
Goodman Jewelers at 30 West Washington Street dabbled in “slenderizing” equipment back...
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Sunday Adverts: Mad for Millinery
Image: Indiana State Library Name of Business: African Ostrich Feather Company Date of this...
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Sunday Ads: Shaping a Skyline
The Pearson Piano Company in the Exchange block circa 1928 (Image: Bass Photo Company Collection,...
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Sunday Ads: Barney’s at The Lincoln
Ever wonder what Alexander Ralston might say if he strolled around downtown Indianapolis today?...
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Sunday Ads: Selig’s
When considering Indy’s shopping legacy, many think of longtime institutions, L. S. Ayres,...
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At Your Leisure: On Tour
The La Tour dining room in all of its swanky seventies glory. (Image: eBay) Valentine’s Day has...
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At Your Leisure: Snack Time
An unfortunate truth about downtown Indianapolis streetscapes is the “missing teeth” in what was...
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At Your Leisure: Indy’s Once Favorite Pasta
Shorter and colder days, increase cravings for comfort food. And comfort food means...
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At Your Leisure: The Marion Political Party!
Did you do your civic duty on Tuesday by voting? Unfortunately, it looks as if many people skipped...
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At Your Leisure: There Goes the Theater
The building once housing the Savoy Theater was still standing as of 2012. Have you ever driven...
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At Your Leisure: It’s Fun to Stay
You can certainly see the result of residential growth when driving around downtown Indianapolis...
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At Your Leisure: In the Woods
This postcard shows how the Pennsylvania Hotel would have looked shortly after opening. (Image:...
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