Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Sunrise by Statue

We’ve all caught a glorious sunrise or two in our lives, but Thursday morning’s was particularly spectacular. The south side of the War Memorial turned out to be a wise choice in vantage point–managed to...

Read More 3 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: DePew Fountain

Who doesn’t love the DePew Fountain in University Park? Designed by Karl Bitter and created by Sterling Calder in 1919–the base is pink granite and the dancing figures are bronze. The fountain was a gift...

Read More 3 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Lions at American Legion Headquarters

Ever heard that Alice in Wonderland:  “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Here in Indianapolis, it’d be more like “seen as many as six amazing things before breakfast.” Taking the...

Read More 5 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: City Market

Reflection of the historic City Market in the glass front of the west wing. I was guilty of ignoring the City Market. With all the foot and other traffic, and it being across the street...

Read More 1 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Circle Tower

No trip to Indianapolis is complete without a pilgrimage to the round heart pulsating at the city’s epicenter. And while the beloved monument—unquestionable Queen at the pinnacle of this domain—is nationally recognized, the younger Circle...

Read More 3 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite Extra: Traction Terminal Eagles

Sadly, it was brought to our attention yesterday that one of our favorite sculptures, the southern of two eagles in front of Old City Hall was suddenly MIA, after the installation of some giant signs...

Read More 1 Comments

Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Chatham Arch Beauty on Broadway

Before our weather took a turn for the cold and wet, I spent a few hours cruising the streets of Indianapolis just looking around and getting better acquainted with her. Wandering and weaving through the...

Read More