Slogans and Nicknames Geographic location, publicity and advertising campaigns, and even rival cities, among other sources, have provided numerous slogans and nicknames for… Read More »Slogans and Nicknames
Squirrel Migrations Beginning during the second half of September 1822, Indianapolis residents witnessed a massive westward migration of gray squirrels, crossing “the… Read More »Squirrel Migrations
St. Elmo Steak House In October 1902, nautical buff Joe Stahr opened St. Elmo Steak House on South Illinois Street, naming his restaurant for… Read More »St. Elmo Steak House
Steak ‘n Shake A. H. “Gus” Belt of Morrisonville, Illinois founded Steak ‘n Shake in Normal, Illinois in February 1934. Before that, Belt… Read More »Steak ‘n Shake
Steer-In The restaurant at 5130 East 10th Street on the outskirts of opened in the early 1930s as a frozen custard… Read More »Steer-In
Steven T. Judy Case The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimposition of capital punishment in Indiana.… Read More »Steven T. Judy Case
Super Bowl XLVI The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders to make bids to… Read More »Super Bowl XLVI
Sylvia Likens Murder Case In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of their children, Sylvia Marie, 16, and Jenny… Read More »Sylvia Likens Murder Case
Taylor’s Bakery Dennis Orville (D. O.) Taylor, born in 1877 in Goodman Ridge, Indiana, founded Taylor’s Bakery in 1913. His father died… Read More »Taylor’s Bakery
Tee Pee Restaurant An iconic Indianapolis drive-in restaurant, the Tee Pee owed its beginning to Albert Ray McComb (May 1892-June 1964), who came… Read More »Tee Pee Restaurant
