Posted in: Penny Post Penny Post: Hugh J. McGowan’s Residence

Hugh J. McGown’s Residence, Indianapolis, Ind. The turrets and spires of architect William LeBaron Jenney’s chateau made for one of the most grand homes that made up Indianapolis’ “Gold Coast” in the 1300 block of...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: SE Corner of Ohio Street and Capitol Avenue

This series of photographs shows the progression of the southeast corner of W. Ohio Street and Capitol Avenue from the 1890s through the present. Located opposite the Indiana State House, the block has progressed from...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania Reminders of Indy’s Transit Past

As summer road construction season comes to its seasonal decline, workers downtown have been diligently ripping Delaware Street into shreds, producing waist-deep holes through which they can repair the city’s subterranean infrastructure. In one such...

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Posted in: Then & Now Indianapolis Then and Now: West Market Street

Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing Company, ca. 1907 This clear view of Indianapolis, taken circa 1907 according to the the Library of Congress, shows West Market Street looking east toward the Soldiers and Sailors Monument....

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Posted in: IndyView Revisited IndyView Revisited: Traction Terminal Shed and Capitol

There are still those of you who remember this one: Traction Terminal. Got any stories or memories to share of travels through here? (Capitol and Market Streets)....

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Posted in: Friday Favorites Friday Favorite Extra: Traction Terminal Eagles

Sadly, it was brought to our attention yesterday that one of our favorite sculptures, the southern of two eagles in front of Old City Hall was suddenly MIA, after the installation of some giant signs...

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