Indianapolis

Indianapolis is my home town and may have been the birth place, temporary home, pass through spot (it is called the crossroads of America), after all, or a place you had to be at sometime during your life. So, here's a little look at Indianapolis now.

How about Indianapolis's most noted site (my choice, not necessarily the real one), the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument. It is located in the very heart of the city and is the zero point for all street numbering. Indianapolis is laid out like a wagon wheel, with the Monument at the hub and all streets radiating out from that point. It is decorated with lights each Christmas and annually becomes the tallest Christmas tree in the country.


The state capitol building (not much to say here).


The old train station(Union Station). Hasn't seen a train in many years, but some of the old sleeper cars where restored and put on the tracks inside the building. These became rooms in a hotel (originally a Holiday Inn, but I don't know if it is even still open).


The old Indiana Theater (with a ballroom on the top floor). A super place to see movies in my early days, and now is the home of the Indiana Repertory Theater.


A restaurant/bar that goes back may years. It was a meeting place for after work and a good place to hit for dancing at night. I have many fond memories of getting shot down in that place...


A much newer site is the Artsgarden, which spans two of Indy's busiest streets. It is a part of the Circle Center Mall, full of nice restaurants and upscale shopping.


The interior is very pleasant and spacious. Small groups from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra can occasionally be found playing there.


And what would any big city be without it's street people.....
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