Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: Fountain Square at Prospect and Virginia

1927 – Courtesy of the IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis Power and Light Collection loaned by Deedee Davis The Fountain Block Building at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Prospect and Shelby Streets in Fountain Square...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania The Bona Thompson Memorial Building – Irvington Historical Society

Bona Thompson Memorial Building, Irvington Historical Society – Photo by Ryan Hamlett The Bona Thompson Memorial Building has certainly seen significant revitalization since I first set foot inside, sometime in the mid-80s. At the time,...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Your Birthday

The western astrological chart has been around since at least 2000 years BC and continues to fascinate many, while it is wholly disregarded by others. “One of the few remaining philosophies to maintain a holistic...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Central Library Statuary

Last week’s relocated statuary was a popular topic, so let’s look at another favorite relocated grouping. This one, atop the 9th Street/ North/ back side of the Marion County Central Library is more complex and...

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Posted in: Heritage Steward Heritage Steward: Rachael Heger

NAME: Rachael Adele Heger TITLE: Indiana Collection Supervisor  FOR: Indiana State Library SINCE? I’ve worked for ISL since 2007, and became supervisor in 2008. ORIGINALLY FROM? The north side of Indianapolis. YOUR JOB DUTIES INCLUDE?...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With a View: Indiana War Memorial

Guilty admission: last week was the first time I’d ever been INSIDE the War Memorial…after almost 8 1/2 years as a greater downtown resident! (For shame, for shame) Got the most fabulous tour from the...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: Spades Park Library 1801 Nowland Avenue

The beloved Spades Park Library, one of only two operating Carnegie libraries in Indianapolis, has survived despite fears of closure over the past several decades and will celebrate its 100th anniversary on March 24. Industrialist...

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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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Posted in: Editorial 10 Reasons Fountain Square Would Be My Next Indianapolis Neighborhood…

Fountain Square is the closest thing to a preserved microcosm of historic Indianapolis we have–a mix of neighborhood serving commercial, surrounded on all sides by plenty of residential options. Who wouldn’t love having a home...

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