Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Rhodius Park Area

Reader’s Question:  A friend of mine has asked me about the history of the Rhodius Park area, since she has just moved into a house across from the park. I tried searching the HI website,...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Origin of the Name of Kessler Boulevard

Reader’s Question: My husband (an Austrian citizen) was asking about the origin of the name of Kessler Boulevard.  I could not tell him, but I said it was surely named after some prominent man in...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: The Garfield Park Area

Reader’s Question: Can you tell me about the Garfield Park neighborhood?  I know the University of Indianapolis is in the area, as well as the city park, but what is the history of the area? When...

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