Indianapolis Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

CSX/B&O Railroad Bridge, Key Meadows, Indianapolis, Indiana

I did research on this bridge and hopefully I have all my bases covered but if something here doesn’t sound correct to you, please leave a comment below. This bridge was built in 1916 and is part o…[View More]

Abandoned Eagle Creek Railroad Bridge, Indianapolis, Indiana

From what I’ve been able to find out this track dates back to the Peoria & Eastern Railway which was incorporated in 1890. The line ran 211 miles from Peoria, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. …[View More]

Lynhurst Drive Stone Arch Bridge, Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana

The historic Lynhurst Stone Arch Bridge was constructed around 1910. Unfortunately the Indiana Historical Society, the Central Library, the Marion County Historical Society, the Marion County Highway …[View More]

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum has an interesting and unusual history. Built in the 1860s this is one of five original fire houses built in Indianapolis. The station was used up until 1933. Afte…[View More]

The Abandoned Mt Lawn, Interurban Phantom Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana

In 1908 Indianapolis was a hub for interurbans with 7 lines already entering the city. However a new line was being discussed to connect Indianapolis with New Castle, Indiana and eventually Toledo, Oh…[View More]

Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Bridges, Connersville, Indiana

From 1902 to 1932 the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company struggled to stay afloat. In this video we cover three of the traction line bridges in Fayette County, Indiana. One of these bridge…[View More]

Old Michigan Road, Holton, Indiana

History of the Old Michigan Road which ran from the Ohio River to Lake Michigan via Indianapolis.

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