"A Quiet Kind of Company": The Inland Container Corporation of Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Inland Container Corporation of Indianapolis, one of the city's major manufacturers during the 20th century.
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Ruins in the River: A White River Mystery
Exploring the history behind a mysterious metal object located in the White River at Riverside Park in Indianapolis.
The Waters of Marion County: The History of Williams Creek
Exploring the history of the Williams Creek waterway in Indianapolis.
Found Memories: A Story of an IPS School 43 Teacher
A lucky find at an antique store on the south side of Indianapolis reveals the life, and impact, of an Indianapolis Public School teacher at School 43.
Indy's Major League Baseball Stadium: The History of the Federal League Park
Exploring the history of the Federal League Ballpark in downtown Indianapolis.
Jens Jensen, James Allison, and the History of the EcoLab at Marian University
Exploring the history of the EcoLab at Marian University in Indianapolis. The EcoLab was once part of the estate of James Allison, and was designed by famed landscape architect Jens Jensen.
A Most 'Pretentious Shelter': The History of the Riverside Park Shelter House
Exploring the history of the now defunct Riverside Park shelter house in Indianapolis.
The Retail Druggist Memorial Grove in Riverside Park
Exploring the history behind a memorial stone locating in Riverside Park in Indianapolis.
History of Sledding in the Circle City
Exploring the history of the sledding in Indianapolis.
A Circle Landmark: The Test-Lacy Building on Monument Circle
Exploring the history of the Test Building and its parking garage and golf course on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.
A Circle City Original: The Washington Street Water Pumping Station
A look at the history of the Indiana Water Company's Washington Street pumping station in White River State Park.
Exploring the Southside Artillery Armory
Exploring the history of a former National Guard armory site on the Southside of Indianapolis.
Dirty Streams: The History of Water Pollution in Indianapolis
A quick look at the history of water pollution in Indianapolis, and the efforts over the years to combat the problem.
From 38th Street to Maple Road and Back Again
Exploring the history behind 38th Street being renamed Maple Road in 1911.
New Podcast Episode: Interview with Local Historian Deedee Davis
A new episode of the Yesterday's Indianapolis podcast explores the lost photos of Indianapolis resident Osbert Sumner with Deedee Davis, a local historian involved with bringing these photos to light.
Guarding the Park: The Statue of Henry Lawton at Garfield Park
Exploring the history behind the statue of General Henry Lawton at Garfield Park in Indianapolis.
A Slice of History: Searching for the First Pizza in Indianapolis
Searching for the when and where of the first pizza sold in Indianapolis.
Commentary: Budget Cuts at the Indiana State Library
Commentary about the recent budget cuts at the Indiana State Library.
The History of Fairfield Avenue and Its Streetcar Line
Exploring the origins of Fairfield Avenue in Indianapolis, and the history of the streetcar line which ran along that roadway.
Once a Town, Now a Campus: History of Shooters Hill
Exploring the history of the small town of Shooters Hill which is now part of the Butler University campus.