Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Hetherington & Berner

Reader’s Question: The columns at the City Market have the name “Hetherington & Berner” imprinted on them.  Did that company help build the facility?  What is their story? ~ John R., Indianapolis HI’s Answer: In the early years of...

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Posted in: Misc Mondays Misc. Monday: Porch Parties

Good news for those of us who love old traditions. A beloved early Indianapolis ritual has returned–drum roll please:     the porch party. A quick and brief backgrounder on the front porch, in case...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: 1939 and 1945 N. Pennsylvania Street

In the digital age, many young people have no memory or understanding of the role of negatives in photography, much less glass negatives. So a word of advice: should you find boxes of glass plates...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Epilogue Theatre

Reader’s Question: I have been involved in several shows at the Epilogue Theatre at 1849 North Alabama Street.  I have heard that the building used to be a pharmacy.  I have also heard it referred to as Historic Hedback Corner,...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: Residence at 1713 North Delaware Street

Reader’s Question: What can you tell me about the history of 1713 North Delaware Street and the families who lived there over the years? ~ Larry G., Indianapolis   HI’s Answer: Indiana was one of six...

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Posted in: Sunday Prayers Prayers Answered: 17th & Alabama, Normandy Apartments

The old Normandy Apartments at the corner of 17th and Alabama streets are being renovated into two luxury condos. (2012 photo by Tiffany Benedict Berkson) “Luxurious,” “high-end” and “competitive” were not words used to describe...

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Posted in: Mailbag HI Mailbag: First Kroger Store in Indianapolis

Reader’s Question: Someone told me that the Kroger at 16th and Central was the first Kroger store in Indianapolis. Is that true? LOL. ~ Lynn Molzan, Old Northside   HI’s Answer:  I assume you are referring to...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania Herron-Morton Walking tour, 2012

For those of us who love old buildings and old neighborhoods, it’s hard to pass up a home tour in one of Indy’s historic neighborhoods. Especially for this year’s Herron-Morton Place Home tour, taking place...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Herron-Morton Alabama Home

Some houses just make me smile with their sweet little details. Love the color of this house and all the cool architectural details. I love the recessed 2nd level window with the flanking small columns...

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Posted in: Sunday Prayers Sunday Prayers: 2000 Block of New Jersey Street

I know, I know, I’m going to be accused of favoritism again, pulling from one of my favorite neighborhoods, Herron-Morton Place. *If you want to change that, please send your photo submissions to feedback (at)...

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Posted in: Sunday Prayers Sunday Prayers: Rather than Tear it Down…

Sunday Prayers this week shows a property that looks comparable to others you may currently find on the oddly named “Rebuild Indy” demolition list. Rather than demolition, however, prayers were answered when this property was...

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Posted in: Sunday Prayers Sunday Prayers Answered: New Jersey Street, 2000 block

Thinking about the current issue we face with demolitions on the docket for Indianapolis got me thinking about other eras that did mass destruction to the city. We lost a LOT of amazing architecture between...

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Posted in: Sunday Prayers Sunday Prayers: 17th and New Jersey Streets, northeast corner

Prayers are sometimes answered…and Glory Hallelujah for that ! The northeast corner at 17th and New Jersey streets have long been home to a couple of the bigger eyesores of Herron-Morton Plac, but have recently...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania Preservation Denied: The William H. Block Mansion

Welcome to Preservation Month 2011! This May, each day we will feature favorite structures of Indianapolis where the opportunity to preserve was denied or affirmed. Gone, but not forgotten, or thankfully still here, we will...

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