Monthly Archives: September 2024

100 Years Ago: Sept. 20-26

September 19, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, September 22, 1924: Early Sunday morning, federal prohibition agents and Marion County sheriff deputies swooped down on Jack-O’-Lantern Gardens, a pleasure resort at 54th St and Shadeland Dr. Wild panic ensued among society women, college lads and lasses, and others of the merry crowd, leaving … Read More

Family Affairs

September 19, 2024 | by CJ Woods III

A bag full of my Benton House Book Sale purchases sits on a bench at the foot of my bed; the mouth of the bag yawns, and books peek out from the maw. I rise from bed in the morning and pass the bag, ignoring the books. I can almost … Read More

The Blue Gate in Shipshewana

September 19, 2024 | by Al Hunter

Last week my wife and I celebrated our 35th anniversary by returning to where it all started for us: Shipshewana, Indiana. Rhonda and my first “date” was a trip up north on State Road 5 to the fields of Amishland to hunt for treasures at the flea market there. I … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Sept. 13-19

September 12, 2024 | by Weekly View

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Circle City Industrial Complex Rebrands as The Factory Arts District

September 12, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City Industrial Complex has been renamed the Factory Arts District, owner Teagen Development announced. This change is effective immediately. The property, located at 10th Street and Brookside Ave. in the city’s near eastside, encompasses 16 acres and includes two commercial buildings — 1125 Brookside Ave. and … Read More