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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZE_first-home-of-the-childrens-museum_Indianapolis-IN.html
First Home of The Children's Museum. . . June 12th, 1925 . "The committee on location of the Children's Museum reported that the building on the Propylaeum grounds now occupied by The Little Theater Society could be secured..." . . December …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CW5_indianapolis-propylaeum_Indianapolis-IN.html
Indianapolis Propylaeum. . Led by suffragist and educator, May Wright Sewall, the Indianapolis Propylaeum incorporated as an association in 1888 to provide educational opportunities and a meeting place for cultural and civic clubs. In 1891, the as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CUO_the-old-northside_Indianapolis-IN.html
The Old Northside. . Vibrant historic district was home to many social, political, commercial, and industrial leaders of Indianapolis during the last half of nineteenth through early twentieth centuries. Revitalization of Old Northside is part of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CU6_t-c-steele-studio-and-herron_Indianapolis-IN.html
T.C. Steele Studio and Herron. . By 1886, artist T.C. Steele resided here on estate called Tinker or Talbott property. By 1887, he built a studio on the grounds and opened it to the public. He taught classes, exhibited work, and helped advance the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CU4_joseph-w-summers-memorial-bridge_Indianapolis-IN.html
Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge. . Built in 1917, this Neo-Classical, reinforced concrete arch bridge was designed by nationally prominent landscape architect, George Kessler. In 1991 the bridge was named in honor of State Representative Joseph …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CTK_north-meridian-street-historic-district_Indianapolis-IN.html
North Meridian Street Historic District. . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1986. "One of America's Great Streets." var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').innerText; docum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EE_william-forsyth_Indianapolis-IN.html
Indiana artist and teacher; member of the Hoosier Group; influential in Indiana and the World of Art. Studio and residence located at 15 South Emerson (on diagonal corner) from 1906-1935.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20ED_marion-county-girl-scouts_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side A: In 1917, Anna Marie Ridge founded in Irvington the first troop in Marion County; it was registered in July as Indianapolis Troop 1 by Girl Scout, Incorporated. In 1937, Troop 1 was meeting here at Irvington Presbyterian Church. India J. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EC_washington-park-baseball_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side A Here, May 2, 1920, in the first game of the new Negro National League, the Indianapolis A.B.C.s defeated the Chicago Giants. Indianapolis native Oscar Charleston began his career with the A.B.C.s in 1915. Segregation in professional baseba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EA_central-state-hospital_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side 1 People with mental illness were confined to jails and almshouses, often suffering neglect, before Dr. John Evans and local physicians advocated for their treatment; 1840s state laws established hospital here. In 1848, first patients admitt…
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