Posted in: General Happy National Handwriting Day from Indianapolis

You love old stuff, right? Or else, why would you be on this website? Assuming that’s the case, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say you find things like old letters...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Fave: Indy Loves Veterans

Hoosiers will never be said to lack in appreciation for the veterans and heroes who have served our nation. Beam with pride wherever you encounter a veteran, because you, dear Hoosier, may rightfully brag that...

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Posted in: A Room with a View A Room with a View – City-County Observation Deck (western view)

When were you last on the observation deck of the City-County Building? There’s a hodgepodge collection of Indianapolis memorabilia and newspaper clippings on the floor available for an extra dose of nostalgia. The observation deck offers a...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With a View: From the City’s Epicenter, Atop the Monument

Many thanks to weekly “Building Language” contributor, Raina Regan for these shots from atop the Monument at the very heart and epicenter of our beloved Capital City. View to the Capital, directly west (above) and...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With a View: Christ Church Cathedral Basement

  If you haven’t yet heard, we were at one of the city favorite’s Christ Church Cathedral on the Circle last week, filming our next “Seldom Seen Spaces” video. Stay tuned–coming in the next couple...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania Indiana War Memorial, Shrine Room- 10 Elements Decoded

The “Garrison” Flag is the largest American flag flown over a military installation The Indiana War Memorial, the southern bookend of the American Legion Mall is imposing, impressive and not frequently visited by locals. The...

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Posted in: Building Language Building Language: Cartouche

Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Cartouche, Northeast Corner Cartouche. One might be familiar with the term cartouche as the ellipse frame surrounding a group of Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, the term cartouche can also be applied...

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Posted in: A Room with a View Room With a View: Columbia Club

The view from 3rd floor of the Columbia Club for lunch–thanks again to my host, you know who you are! 😉...

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