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Athenaeum
Athenaeum

The Athenaeum was constructed for the Socialer Turnverein Aktien Gesellschaft (Social Gymnastic Society Stock Association), founded in 1892 to raise… Read More »Athenaeum

DigIndy
DigIndy

The Indianapolis sewer system was originally built as a combined sewer system. Common from the  late-1800s to the early-1900s, both… Read More »DigIndy

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Showcasing Native American art from across North America and Western American art, the Eiteljorg is the only museum of its… Read More »Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

German Park and Germania Park
German Park and Germania Park

Since the late 19th century, there have been several private parks owned and operated by local German organizations. The Schützen… Read More »German Park and Germania Park

Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis
Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

In the fall of 1903, Hoosier native and then-governor of the Alaska Territory John Brady sailed on the U.S. Revenue… Read More »Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana was the first traditional Hindu temple to be built in Indiana. During the 1980s… Read More »Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

In the early 20th century, a small Greek community, primarily young men from Tripoli and other central Peloponnesian villages, rented… Read More »Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Independent Turnverein Building
Independent Turnverein Building

An architectural landmark located at 902 North Meridian Street, the Independent Turnverein building was constructed in 1914 by German-Swiss architect . This… Read More »Independent Turnverein Building

Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis Public Library

The best-known early efforts to foster reading and libraries in Indianapolis were the Union Sabbath School founded in 1823; the… Read More »Indianapolis Public Library

Gerhard Ittenbach

(Mar. 20, 1828-Jan. 16, 1899). Stonecutter, builder, and stone contractor, Gerhard Ittenbach was born in Koenigswinter, Germany. He learned his… Read More »Gerhard Ittenbach

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