Posted in: Sunday Prayers Sunday Prayers: IOOF Capital Lodge & East Washington Street

It guards the corner of Hamilton and East Washington, its storefronts close to the sidewalk, expectant. It has watched its neighbors come and go, come and go, change from printing company and barber to gas...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: IOOF Capital Lodge 2102 E. Washington Street

In May 1927 a tornado slammed into the east side of Indianapolis destroying dozens of buildings. This photo, looking east on East Washington Street toward the intersection of Hamilton Avenue, shows some of the damage...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania Visit the Oldest Public Library Branch in the City, Englewood’s East Washington Branch

2822 East Washington Street library, “Indianapolis Public Library” “Branch No. 3” claims the distinction of being the oldest Indianapolis public library building still being used for its original purpose. The building is one of the...

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