butler university

Posted in: Historic Miscellania Yeats in Irvington

W.B. Yeats in 1903, just before he visited Irvington. Photo by American photographer Alice Boughton. It’s fascinating to reflect on the list of world-famous artists, writers and performers who once walked down Indy’s own streets. ...

1 Comments

Posted in: Misc Mondays Misc Monday: The Russian Connection

Dos Equis might have “The Most Interesting Man in the World” doing beer ads today. But in 1904, a colorful contender for that title came to the U.S. from Russia. Are you ready for a...

1 Comments

Posted in: At Your Leisure At Your Leisure: A Night of Theater

This exterior shot from the 1967 Butler yearbook must have been taken shortly after completion due to the fresh pavement and lack of landscaping (Image: Butler University) An annual holiday tradition takes the stage when...

Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Northwest Corner of Illinois and 34th Streets

Reader’s Question: I’m interested in knowing what the building used to be that is located on the northwest corner of Illinois and 34th Streets. I look forward to seeing what you discover. Thank you. ~...

22 Comments

Posted in: Historic Miscellania The Scot Butler House and the Office in the Round

The former Board of Church Extension Building or “office in the round” at 110 South Downey Avenue. Photo: courtesy Irvington Historical Society This edition of A Room with a View is going to be a...

7 Comments

Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: Jacob Dorsey Forrest House / Irvington United Methodist Church, 30 N. Audubon Road

Part of the charm of historic Irvington, a suburban town platted east of Indianapolis in 1870, is the winding, tree-lined streets and two circles on Audubon Road. Butler College graduate and Irvington resident Vida Tibbett...

1 Comments

Posted in: In the Park In the Park: Fairview Park

Long before the grounds of Butler University became the home of the Bulldogs, this picturesque 246 acres on the city’s northwest side was known as Fairview Park. The suburban trolley park was located north of...

5 Comments

Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Ovid Butler Jameson House

Reader’s Question: I recall having come across a photo of a mansion on either Meridian or Pennsylvania Street that belonged to a member of the Jameson or Tarkington family. If you are familiar with the...

17 Comments

Posted in: What’s in a Name? What’s in a Name? – Hinkle Fieldhouse

Hinkle Fieldhouse at sunset – photo by Ryan Hamlett Hinkle Fieldhouse Location: Butler University Campus Named for: Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle, multi-sport coach and athletic director, Butler University The iconic Butler fieldhouse takes its name from...

4 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Sissle-ing Talent!

A Pioneering Singer, Bandleader, Composer: Noble Lee Sissle Born in Indianapolis in July of 1889, Noble Sissle was destined to travel the world on his musical genius, which he came by honestly; his mother, Martha, was a school teacher who loved...

Posted in: What’s in a Name? What’s in a Name: Benton House

Benton House Location: 312 S. Downey Ave., Irvington Allen Benton, president, Northwest Christian University (now Butler University) Benton House, an iconic landmark in the Irvington neighborhood built in 1873, is named for Allen Benton who was president of Northwest Christian University...

Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Jordan College of Music

Reader’s Question: In the 1950s, my parents took me to music lessons at the Jordan College of Music, which was located in a former residence across the street from Shortridge High School. The corner where Jordan once...

23 Comments

Posted in: Building Language Building Language: Window Sash

Window Sashes on 1060 Virginia Avenue, Fountain Square Window Sash. You might have heard the term “sash” used in reference to windows, but were you unsure exactly what the term indicated? Have no fear –...

1 Comments

Posted in: Building Language Building Language: National Historic Landmark

National Historic Landmark. The month of May is Preservation Month and to celebrate, I’ll be featuring preservation related Building Language terms for the five Tuesdays in May! We’ll start with National Historic Landmarks. A National...

1 Comments

Posted in: Building Language Building Language: Monitor

Monitor on Lone Hall, Arsenal Technical High School Monitor. A monitor is a raised section found straddling the ridge of a roof. The monitor commonly imitates the roof form of the primary structure, but includes...

5 Comments

Posted in: Sunday Ads Sunday Adverts: Butler College and Bobbs-Merrill

Butler College, 1910, Irvington Foreshadowing on a Sunday… Having visited the current Butler University campus twice this week: once for the public introduction to Local Stake, a new way of connecting local entrepreneurs and investors...

1 Comments

Posted in: Building Language Building Language: Roof

Roof. For today’s Building Language, let’s examine one of the most vital elements of a structure: the roof. I think it is safe to assume everyone knows what a roof is on a basic level,...

Articles