Victory Field From 1930 to 1996, Bush Stadium, located on West 16th Street, was home to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. In 1992, Major League Baseball (MLB) determined that it did not meet… Read More »Victory Field
Village of West Clay Exhibiting the architectural theme of New Urbanism, a neighborhood design characterized with elements harkening back to pre-World II, small towns, the Village of West Clay is a 719-acre neighborhood community… Read More »Village of West Clay
The Vogue A landmark for the Broad Ripple neighborhood, located at 6259 North College Avenue, the Vogue opened in 1938 as an upscale movie theater. Carl W. Niesse, who managed three other… Read More »The Vogue
Vonnegut and Bohn In 1888, Bernard Vonnegut and Arthur Bohn formed a partnership that lasted until Vonnegut’s death in 1908 and that evolved into an architectural firm that remained active in Indianapolis into… Read More »Vonnegut and Bohn
Bernard Vonnegut (Aug. 8, 1855-Aug. 7, 1908). The second son of Indianapolis merchant Clemens Vonnegut and his wife Katrina, Bernard Vonnegut attended various German American schools and graduated from Indianapolis High School… Read More »Bernard Vonnegut
Westview Hospital Until the 1970s, local medical doctors did not accept osteopathic methods of treatment using muscle and skeletal manipulation, and osteopaths were excluded from practicing in all area hospitals except Marion… Read More »Westview Hospital
Wholesale District Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale District grew up around Union Station. Its proximity to the railroads and Washington Street retailers allowed local, regional,… Read More »Wholesale District
Winona Memorial Hospital Winona Memorial Hospital, known then as Memorial Clinic, opened its doors to patients in 1956. The Glossbrenner mansion, 3202 North Meridian Street (a site on the National Register of Historic… Read More »Winona Memorial Hospital
Wonderland Amusement Park Milwaukee and Indianapolis investors established the Wonderland Construction Company in 1905 to furnish amusements on Indianapolis’ eastside. On Saturday evening, May 16, 1906, the company opened its Wonderland Amusement Park,… Read More »Wonderland Amusement Park
Lebbeus Woods (May 31, 1940 -Oct. 30, 2012). An American architect and artist known for his unconventional and experimental designs, Lebbeus Woods was born in Lansing, Michigan. He spent his formative years in… Read More »Lebbeus Woods
