Indianapolis, Indiana

Court House, Indianapolis, Ind.

Odd Fellow Bldg, Indianapolis, Ind.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Birds-eye view looking west from the Monument, Indianapolis, Ind.

Pleasure Boat "Sunshine", Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis, Ind.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Garfield Park, Indianapolis, Indiana

The beautifully landscaped sunken gardens in this park, together with its greenhouses, playgrounds, and outdoor theatre attract thousands of visitors both day and night. Covering an area of 128 acres it is one of the larger parks of the Indianapolis park system.

 

American Legion National Headquarters, Indianapolis, Ind.  This national headquarters building furnished to the American Legion by the State of Indiana, is located at 700 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis.  One of the largest and most modern structures in the Middlewest, it is a suitable home for the world’s largest veteran’s organization.

Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, Indianapolis, Indian

The beautiful Plaza, located in the heart of the city, covers five city blocks.

This view from the terrace of the memorial shrine, shows the Black Granite Obelisk in the center, the Scottish Rite Cathedral at the left and in the background the National Headquarters of the American Legion and the Public Library.

Indianapolis, Indiana

30th Street Bridge, White River showing U.S. Naval Armory

Indianapolis, Indiana

The White River, traversing the city from North to South, affords a variety of scenic views.

 

Christ Church, Episcopal

Famous as the “Little Church on the Circle”, is one of the most beautiful landmarks of the city, Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

University Park, Indianapolis, Ind.

Covering a full city block, at the edge of the central business district, it forms a segment of World War Memorial Parkway. In the foreground is the statue of the Nation’s seventeenth Vice President, Schuyler Colefax, elected from Indiana. In the center stands the beautiful Depew Memorial Fountain, surrounded by cast bronze statues of children. In the left background is the Chamber of Commerce building. To its right is the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

Indianapolis, Indiana

James Whitcomb Riley Home

Indianapolis, Indiana

528 Lockerbie Street is where the beloved “Hoosier Poet” wrote so many of the works which endeared him to multitudes of children. This Victorian home is maintained in its original state by the Riley Memorial Association as a public shrine to the “Children’s Poet”.

 

Aerial View of Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana

Looking east, the State Office Building and Capitol appear in the foreground and the City County Building is in the background.

 

Governor’s Mansion

Indianapolis, Indiana

Located at 4343 North Meridian Street, the former private estate is the residence of governors of the state of Indiana.

Indianapolis, Indiana

IN.7 - Indianapolis, the Capitol of Indiana, Home of the world-famous annual 500-mile auto race.

Fieldhouse and Theatron, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.  Fieldhouse - One of the largest in the world, was dedicated in 1928.  It has been host on many occasions to some of the best basketball teams in the nation.  Hilton U. Brown Theatron - Has a seating capacity of 3300 and is operated during the summer season, showing popular musical productions.

Indiana State Capiol, Indianapolis, Ind.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Garfield Park, located at Shelby Street and Garfield Drive, is one of the beauty spots of the City.  Its Greenhouses, Sunken Gardens, Fountains, Swimming Pool and Outdoor Theatre attract crowds day and night.  Its athletic fields serva a wide area.

Garfield Park is distinctive for its beautiful sunken gardens, illuminated fountain and greenhouses.  A promenade balcony of three floors overlooks the gardens.  The park contains bathing pools for adults and children, an open air theatre and a community building with an assembly hall seating five hundred persons.

The 25 city parks comprise a total area of 1,829 acres, affording facilities for every known outdoor sport.  Four aviation fields are within these parks, also a casting pool.  The beautiful sunken gardens in Garfield Park attract many visitors.

Indianapolis, Indiana

The James Whitcomb Riley home is located at 528 Lockerbie Street. Open to visitors.

The Scottish Rite Cathedral, located on North Meridian Street, between North and Walnut Streets, was completed in 1927.  This masterpiece of old-world architecture is widely known for its exteriror and interior beauty.  Its carillon is among the finest in the country.

Indiana State House.  The capitol building, seat of state government, was erected in 1878 and is of Corinthian architecture.  Located on a nine-acre square, it is bounded by Washington and Ohio streets and Capital and Senate avenues.  The Governor's office, chambers of the two houses of the legislature, the state courts and several other offices are in this building.

Indianapolis, Indiana

IN.18-University Park and War Memorial Building

Indianapolis, Indiana

In the foreground is the statue of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the U.S.  In the center stands the beautifulDepew Memorial Fountain, surrounded by cast bronze statues of children.  In the center background is the famed War Memorial Bldg. and in the left background is the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall, on Butler University's Fairview campus, was completed in 1928 at a cost of more than one million dollars.  Constructed of granite and limestone it houses colleges of liberal arts, sciences, education, journalism and business administration.  More than 4800 students are enrolled in the day and evening schools, which include a school of religion.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

Indianapolis, Indiana

Completed in 1901, it is the third highest shaft in America.  It memoralizes four epochs in the history of Indiana - the period of the Revolution, the War With Mexico, the War of 1812, and the War For The Union.  Many huge statues surround its base and overlook its fountain pools.  A museum occupies its basement.  An observation platform, reached by an elevator, is near its 284 1/2 foot peak.  Located in Monument Circle, in the heart of the downtown area, it was built and is maintained by the State of Indiana.