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Indy Places

I can imagine this late 19th – 20th century Revival home was an icon of wealth and prosperity in the early 1900’s. Originally designed and built for Henry F Campbell in 1916, the home was not completed until 1928, after World War I. Mr Campbell never lived in the home and in 1945, the home [...]

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Indianapolis Speedway

by Paula on January 24, 2008

Someone sent this to me a few months ago. The home I was raised in was very close to the Indianapolis Speedway. I have been inside the track and watch a few races there. Still, I never realized how big the Speedway is.
When you are driving by the Speedway, you can only drive by two [...]

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The Airport Deli in indianapolis

by Paula on January 13, 2008

If you work near the Indianapolis International Airport, chances are you know about The Airport Deli. If not, I’m here to tell you. I love this little restaurant located on Indianapolis’ westside.
Coverted from a small bungalow home, it is a quaint little place and everyone is very friendly.
 
It’s a great place to grab a quick [...]

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis

by Paula on January 3, 2008

Do you know why the Soldiers and Sailors Monument faces south?
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, an Indianapolis landmark, is located in the center of the circle in Downtown Indianapolis.
The monument was commissioned in 1888, and was erected to to honor Indiana’s Civil War veterans. Made from Indiana limestone, the monument was completed in 1901 at a [...]

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Bush Stadium stands as a remnant of what it once was. In the glory days of it’s youth, the stadium was revered as one of the finest ball fields in Minor League baseball. As former home to the Indianapolis Indians, and the Indianapolis Clowns Negro League team, Bush Stadium was most recently used as midget car race [...]

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Indianapolis Greenways to Expand

by Paula on December 4, 2007

The state of Indiana has purchased more than 150 miles of abandoned rail line to further the extension of greenways and trails throughout the state.
My childhood home was just south of the neighborhood of Broad Ripple. I remember well the abandoned rail line which is now the Monon Trail. The Monon Trail starts downtown at [...]

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