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Al Green’s Drive-in 
Al Green’s Drive-in 

Al Green, his siblings Belle Green and Nate Green, and their father founded Al Green’s Drive-in in 1947. Unable to… Read More »Al Green’s Drive-in 

Broadmoor Country Club
Broadmoor Country Club

In 1922, several Jewish businessmen organized a social and sporting club for the Jewish community whose antisemitic exclusion from existing… Read More »Broadmoor Country Club

Country Clubs
Country Clubs

By the late 1800s, country clubs were popular social centers for the cultural elite in many American communities, including Indianapolis.… Read More »Country Clubs

Emerson Theater
Emerson Theater

On December 11, 1927, Albert H. Heady opened the Eastland Theater at 4630 East 10th Street, within the eponymously named… Read More »Emerson Theater

Fairview Park
Fairview Park

In August 1889, the Citizens Street Railway Company purchased the 246-acre Adam Scott farm, located along the north of Indianapolis,… Read More »Fairview Park

Hannah House
Hannah House

Hannah House, located at 3801 Madison Avenue, is a historic house full of history and haunted tales. Paranormal experts and… Read More »Hannah House

House Of Blue Lights
House Of Blue Lights

Millionaire Skiles Edward Test was president of Indianapolis Motor Inns, part-owner of the Test Building on , and heir to… Read More »House Of Blue Lights

Municipal Gardens
Municipal Gardens

The site now known as Municipal Gardens began in the early 20th century as the Indianapolis Canoe Club for the… Read More »Municipal Gardens

Polk Sanitary Milk Company 
Polk Sanitary Milk Company 

James T. Polk, a prominent businessperson from , Indiana founded Polk Sanitary Milk Company on July 1, 1893. Polk’s milk… Read More »Polk Sanitary Milk Company 

Red Key Tavern
Red Key Tavern

In 1933, George and R. H. Duke opened the Olde English Tavern in a new building at 52nd  Street and… Read More »Red Key Tavern

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