Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Pentalpha Lodge

Reader’s Question: In a couple of obituaries I’ve read, the people were listed as having been members of the Pentalpha Club.  What was the significance and history of the group?    Was it connected with the Columbia...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: Dr. Isaac Coe’s House / Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle

Dr. Isaac Coe’s house, ca. 1850s 1850s: It’s hard to imagine Monument Circle as a dirt street, but this early image transports us back to a time before the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument when Circle...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With a View: Columbia Club

The view from 3rd floor of the Columbia Club for lunch–thanks again to my host, you know who you are! 😉...

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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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