Monthly Archives: November 2023

Learn About the Originator of the Circle of Lights

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Christmas Eve in 1937, Indianapolis architect Edward D. Pierre, who was prone to last-minute shopping, noted Monument Circle’s dark and somber atmosphere as he browsed for gifts downtown. He proposed a seasonal display to boost holiday spirits, launching the city’s time-honored tradition of decorating the Soldiers and … Read More

Jingle Rails Opens Nov. 18

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art presents the 14th annual Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure. Running from Nov. 18 through Jan. 15, the family favorite Jingle Rails model railroad display … Read More

Irvington Community Walk Nov. 17

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m., residents will be meeting at 6125 E. Washington St. to build awareness of the need for traffic calming through Irvington. They will be congregating in front of Magick Candle and will march along Washington St. between Arlington and Kitley. Being visible … Read More

100 Years Ago: Nov. 17-22

November 16, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, November 22, 1923: Plans have been made for interceptor sewer extensions on Fall Creek and Pleasant Run. Under present conditions only 80 percent of the daily sewage flow will be drained into the disposal plant with the remainder continuing to pour into White River without … Read More

Washington Irving’s “A Christmas Carol”?

November 16, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in December 2010. Perhaps no single Indianapolis community has a stronger connection to the Victorian Era than Irvington. Irvington was founded in 1870 at the height of the Victorian Era. The man widely acknowledged as the most prolific chronicler of this era is English novelist, Charles … Read More