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The Indianapolis Traction Terminal, at Market & Illinois, 1904-1941 (now a Hilton). It was the largest interurban station IN THE WORLD!! The two eagles seen in the boxed off sections are now in front of the old City Hall that was retired in 1961.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The domed building in the background is the Indiana State Capitol<\/p><\/div>\n

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This is what this block looks like now – on Nov. 24, 2019<\/p><\/div>\n

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