On the Cultural Trail, from North St., a right on  Alabama will put you next to The Old National Centre. Formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple as well as the Murat Shrine Center, this is the largest Shrine Center in North America. Built in 1909, it is also the oldest stage house in downtown Indianapolis that is still standing. It has an 1,800-seat concert hall and a 2,500-seat performing arts theater as well as nine other hosting areas, some of which can hold as many as 2,000 people.

A 130,379-square-foot building, the Murat/National Centre has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including concerts and national touring events. These include Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, Phish, Britney Spears, David Bowie, R.E.M., *NSYNC, Motley Crue, Sting, BB King, Harry Connick Jr, Jerry Seinfeld, Sesame Street Live, Carole King, Les Misrables, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and many more.  There was even a 1932 speech given at the Murat by Winston Churchill.

Other posts about Indianapolis history Martin Krieg created as he wrote "How Indianapolis Built America" are at this link HERE