Archives for December 2010

Indianapolis Competing with Much Larger Cities

I read a good article this evening in the IndyStar about how Indianapolis is really competing with larger cities. This article discussed how we’re continuing to expand entertainment districts and venues available to residents and visitors. "In some of our fastest-growing industries . . . we’re competing with other cities like Boston and San Diego […]

A USS Indianapolis 317 Coincidence

Today I noticed the title of a book of “Only 317 Survived!: USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Navy’s Worst Tragedy at Sea”. I am generally familiar with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in World War II on July 30, 1945. There have been a number of specials about the event on The Discover Channel, The History […]

Celebrating the Holidays in Indianapolis

Today we have a guest post by another long-time Indianapolis resident, Paula Henry. Paula is a local realtor who has great memories of Indianapolis. I remember the first time I saw Soldiers and Sailors Monument lighted at Christmas in downtown Indianapolis. The ten year old child never forgot the beauty of seeing so many lights […]