Retro Indy

Selections of photo galleries and stories from the archives of The Indianapolis Star
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Retro Indy Monument Circle Decorative Pillow $32  The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz and built from 1888 to 1901, is seen from a view south of Monument Circle. Undated Indianapolis Star photo.  - 18x18 inches with double-sided print and concealed zipper. - 80% polyester and 20% cotton fleece. - Machine washable. Indianapolis, Monument, Photo Galleries, Indie, Decorative Pillows, Circle, Tapestry, Sailors, Throw Pillows
RetroIndy Monument Circle Decorative Pillow
Retro Indy Monument Circle Decorative Pillow $32 The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz and built from 1888 to 1901, is seen from a view south of Monument Circle. Undated Indianapolis Star photo. - 18x18 inches with double-sided print and concealed zipper. - 80% polyester and 20% cotton fleece. - Machine washable.
Retro Indy Monument Circle iPhone 6 Case $30  The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (undated Indianapolis Star photo) is the 284-foot-tall heart of the Circle City. Iphone 6 Case, Cell Phone Cases, Holiday Gifts, Foot Tall
Retro Indy Monument Circle iPhone 6 Case $30 The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (undated Indianapolis Star photo) is the 284-foot-tall heart of the Circle City.
Indianapolis' Tomlinson Hall had served the city as a public meeting hall for more than 40 years. http://indy.st/1gW2wSW Hoosier Mama, Meeting Hall, Indiana Travel, Hoosiers, Chicago Fire, Street Scenes, The Gathering, Back Home
RetroIndy: Tomlinson Hall was the gathering place for Indianapolis
Indianapolis' Tomlinson Hall had served the city as a public meeting hall for more than 40 years. http://indy.st/1gW2wSW
A disgruntled Tony Kiritsis held a shotgun to the head of Richard Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Co., on Feb. 10, 1977 during the third day of a tense standoff. Mortgage Payoff, Mortgage Companies, Indianapolis Skyline, Paying Off Mortgage Faster, West Lafayette, Interesting Reads, Interesting History, Very Angry, Us Sailing
Retro Indy: Tony Kiritsis was a very angry man
A disgruntled Tony Kiritsis held a shotgun to the head of Richard Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Co., on Feb. 10, 1977 during the third day of a tense standoff.
Actress Carole Lombard spent her last day in Indianapolis http://indy.st/1INIanm Old Hollywood Stars, Classic Hollywood, Hollywood Homes, Hollywood Cinema, Classic Actresses, Actors & Actresses, Carole Lombard Clark Gable, New Orleans Museums, Grandmothers Love
Actress Carole Lombard spent her last day in Indianapolis
Actress Carole Lombard spent her last day in Indianapolis http://indy.st/1INIanm
Robert Shank: barnstormer, pioneer airmail pilot and flight instructor during the World Wars. http://indy.st/1C6NEeo World War, Aviators, Bring It On, Airmail, Olds, Pioneer
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Robert Shank: barnstormer, pioneer airmail pilot and flight instructor during the World Wars. http://indy.st/1C6NEeo
Jan. 30, 1958 Indianapolis' Tomlinson Hall caught fire. And they blamed it on a pigeon? http://indy.st/1gW2wSW City Market, Indianapolis Indiana, Courtyard, Flames, Wander, Downtown
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Jan. 30, 1958 Indianapolis' Tomlinson Hall caught fire. And they blamed it on a pigeon? http://indy.st/1gW2wSW
Blacks firefighters have served Indianapolis since 1876. American Firefighter, Station 1, Fire Service, Fire Safety, Fire Engine, Fire Department, Fireman, Beautiful Moments
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Blacks firefighters have served Indianapolis since 1876.
Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens and his wife Ruth posed for a photo upon their arrival in Indianapolis on Oct. 8, 1936, Owens came to speak at several black Republican meetings. Owens' visit to Indianapolis was on the tails of his legendary feat at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. 1936 Olympics, Berlin Olympics, Black Republicans, Jesse Owens, Track Meet, Long Jump, Big Ten, World Records, Track And Field
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Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens and his wife Ruth posed for a photo upon their arrival in Indianapolis on Oct. 8, 1936, Owens came to speak at several black Republican meetings. Owens' visit to Indianapolis was on the tails of his legendary feat at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
A dilapidated marquis introduces the entrance of the Rivoli Theatre in Indianapolis. Atterbury, Muncie, Ohio River, Eastside, Midwestern, Rivoli, Lake Michigan, Sergeant
RetroIndy: Rivoli Theatre
A dilapidated marquis introduces the entrance of the Rivoli Theatre in Indianapolis.
Teams face off during a 1962 basketball game at the Wigwam gymnasium in Anderson. Hoosiers Basketball, Indiana Basketball, High School Basketball, Anderson Indiana, Wigwam, Model Homes, Picture Gallery, Hometown
RetroIndy: Anderson Wigwam gymnasium
Teams face off during a 1962 basketball game at the Wigwam gymnasium in Anderson.
"Number Please" a retro look at telephone operators who connected us. indy.st/1hqcGcq Vintage Telephone, Frozen In Time, Black And White Pictures, Back In The Day, Tribute
"Number Please" a retro look at telephone operators who connected us. indy.st/1hqcGcq
Judi Warren of Warsaw High School cuts down her portion of the net after winning the first girls state championship held at Hinkle Fieldhouse Feb. 28, 1976.  Star file photo First Girl, Warsaw, Portion, High School, Hold On, Net
Judi Warren of Warsaw High School cuts down her portion of the net after winning the first girls state championship held at Hinkle Fieldhouse Feb. 28, 1976. Star file photo
Indiana State's Larry Bird shows the style that helped him score 47 points against Butler on February 28, 1977, in the Sycamores' 80-65 victory over the Bulldogs. (Gary Moore / The Indianapolis News). Indianapolis News, Indiana State, Larry Bird, Bulldogs, Gary, Butler, Victorious
Indiana State's Larry Bird shows the style that helped him score 47 points against Butler on February 28, 1977, in the Sycamores' 80-65 victory over the Bulldogs. (Gary Moore / The Indianapolis News).