Indianapolis History

Indianapolis, the Original Gateway to the Frontier

Whereas the National Road from Washington DC entered the frontier of the West after crossing the White River at this… read more

Slippery Noodle, Oldest Storefront in Indianapolis

Slippery Noodle, Oldest Storefront in Indianapolis

This is the oldest storefront in Indianapolis. Now called The Slippery Noodle, it has changed hands many times since its… read more

NBG Home, Indianapolis, was a Bike Racing Leader

NBG Home, Indianapolis, was a Bike Racing Leader

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

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

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

2020 Mayors’ Ride to Indianapolis Bicentennial to End on Epic Bridge

Our 2020 National Mayors’ Ride from Washington DC, San Francisco and the 17 major cities in between will end here… read more

Indianapolis Traction Terminal - World's Biggest Streetcar Station

Indianapolis Traction Terminal – World’s Biggest Streetcar Station

          Other posts about Indianapolis history Martin Krieg created as he wrote “How Indianapolis Built America”… read more

New National Bicycle Greenway Web Features Indianapolis

New National Bicycle Greenway Web Features Indianapolis

Click on the image to see our all new BikeRoute.com page for Indianapolis. A lot of the reason I am… read more

One of first lighted Baseball Parks in Nation now Indianapolis Zoo

One of first lighted Baseball Parks in Nation now Indianapolis Zoo

Where the Indianapolis Zoo is now used to be one of the first lighted baseball parks in the nation. Called… read more

Louis Schwitzer, First IMS Winner and Builder of Circle City Industrial Complex

Louis Schwitzer, First IMS Winner and Builder of 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

In Indianapolis: World's First Car Dealer & Auto Row

In Indianapolis: World’s First Car Dealer & Auto Row

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