Posted in: Indianapolis Collected Indianapolis Collected: The Day Indy Got Her Wings

Before the advent of planes, trains and automobiles, the fastest route from point A to point B was usually by water.  So when a new state capital was selected in 1820, the fact that Congress...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania The Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Co.

Photo courtesy of Diamond Chain Co. There is a building on Indianapolis’ near southwest side that is easily forgettable as one drives into downtown on Kentucky Ave. Yet, the story behind this century old factory...

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Posted in: Historic Miscellania The House of Blue Lights

Once upon a time, it was a rite of passage for Indianapolis teenagers to park their cars at the end of a long, wooded drive off of Fall Creek Road on the northeast side. They traversed...

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