Indy Points Interest

The National Road Bridge over the White River 1834-1902, Gateway to the Frontier

The National Road Bridge over the White River 1834-1902, Gateway to the Frontier

Designed by architect, William Wernwag, the National Road Bridge over the White River was completed in 1834. Like most bridges… read more

Circle City Industrial Complex

Circle City Industrial Complex

  If instead of turning left at 10th St on to the Monon Trail. you continue under the freeway, the… read more

Fisher Automobile Co. - World's First Car Dealer & Catalyst for First Auto Row

Fisher Automobile Co. – World’s First Car Dealer & Catalyst for First Auto Row

  Three stories tall, there were enormous elevators that moved the automobiles below up and down.   From the research… read more

Bicycle Stair Ramp at the Athenaeum

Bicycle Stair Ramp at the Athenaeum

Long time Indianapolis cyclist, Larsen Perry,  told me about the bicycle ramp that is still on the stairs at the… read more

City Market 1886 with Bicycle Garage Indy

City Market 1886 with Bicycle Garage Indy

At Market St. and Alabama, dating back to as far as  1821,  this part of town is where fresh food was sold…. read more

The Old National Centre, formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple built 1909

The Old National Centre, formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple built 1909

On the Cultural Trail, from North St., a right on  Alabama will put you next to The Old National Centre. Formerly… read more

Athenaeum (Das Deustsche Haus) Built 1893

Athenaeum (Das Deustsche Haus) Built 1893

Originally called Das Deustsche Haus when it was built in 1893 it was constructed by one of the grandparents of the… read more

St Mary's Church 1910 (one block from Cultural Trail)

St Mary’s Church 1910 (one block from Cultural Trail)

St Mary’s Catholic Church, the steeples of which can be seen from many parts of the city’s downtown, as well… read more