Tag: indianapolis
Then & Now: Lemcke Building
Lemcke Building, circa 1910. Note Deschler’s Cigars on the first floor....
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How the Claypool Hotel Began
Early vintage luggage label from Claypool Hotel (Don’t forget–May is preservation...
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Forget Sudoku, Try Solving this Mystery
You want a really challenging brain teaser? Forget the New York Times crossword or advanced...
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Where Wes Montgomery…?
Wes Montgomery, image courtesy Indiana Historical Society, M1178, taken by Duncan Schiedt In the...
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Marion County Jail: Indy’s Shawshank
In June 1891, the County Commissioners decided not to build the new jail on the courthouse square....
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A Local Place for Young Women: Y. W. C. A.
Christian women, that is. And white. At least in the beginning. It was getting close to 1900 and...
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Formerly on the Circle: American Central Life Building
If you’re the type to contemplate the stories behind buildings and locations, this may be of...
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Happy Birthday Virginia Keep Clark!
Ever been hooked by an idea, person or place? Something that just infinitely fascinates or...
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A Room with a View – Eden-Talbott House
Scraping away an iced up window from a Delaware Street apartment building reveals the Eden-Talbott...
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Ambassador Apartments, 39 E. 9th Street
Ambassador Apartments, July 2017 (Image: Tammy C. Millott) Despite efforts to the contrary, the...
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Then & Now: Canterbury Apartments
The Canterbury Apartments, 1603 Central Avenue, as they appeared in 1919. Looking at northeast...
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Then & Now: Wesley Hotel, 16th & Capitol
Hard to believe how many buildings in Indianapolis have been razed under the guise of...
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Sunday Ads: Billingsley Florist
Though Wiegand’s and Bertermann’s operated their Indianapolis floral trades for...
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Then & Now: Laundering Behind Old City Hall
Local history buffs love to regale Circle City newbies with anecdotes of yesteryear about the...
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Friday Fave: Indy Loves Veterans
Hoosiers will never be said to lack in appreciation for the veterans and heroes who have served...
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Your Savings Store
S.S. Kresge and Company appeared in the newspaper October 28, 1923 touting the opening of their...
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Sunday Ads: Goodbye City Life!
Business:Â Glendale Shopping Center Date of Ad:Â December 2, 1958 Location:Â Keystone Avenue and...
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Sunday Ads: Be a Secret Agent and Win the Jackpot!
Business:  Burger Chef Systems  Date of Ad:  April 6, 1966 Location:  1300 West 16th Street, and...
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Sunday Ads: Music to Your Ears
Business: Â Wilking Music Company Location: Â 120 East Ohio Street, near Massachusetts Avenue Years...
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