Posted in: General, Historic Miscellania Preservation Denied: Bates/ When Building

In February 1874, newspapers announced that Hervey Bates, Jr. would soon commence building a new block where “Sharpe’s Cigar store now stands.” The first brick wasn’t placed until June, and yet Bates still expected the...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: What’s In Store?

What’s in Store for the Historic General Store at Millersville? While chatting with a friend on a Facebook page devoted to local history buffs just a few weeks ago, I was introduced to a photo of...

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite: Rink’s Store

It’s funny how circular life on this planet appears over a series of years; Indianapolis, is no exception to coming full circle. As a note of possible interest to the those munching popcorn in the...

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