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Farewell to Arms

Posted on April 26th, 2010 by Richard. Categories: Public Buildings & Sites.

Lot’s of long-time residents have probably driven around Monument Circle a thousand times and never really focused on the scenes depicted in the statues around it’s base, like this one with a son saying farwell to his parents as he heads off to war. A camera with zoom lens really improves the perspective. When I first saw what the lens captured there, I was surprised at the detail and life-like quality. There is

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Doorway to the Past

Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Richard. Categories: Architecture & Design, Just for Fun, Public Buildings & Sites.

This remnant of the wall from the old market with archway and masonry detail has always intrigued me. It stands alone out in the open, in the park area to the west of the main entrance of the City Market. I know that it was preserved probably because of it’s historical significance and rich detail, but don’t know enough about the old market building to understand where and how it was actually used. It definitely

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The Mall

Posted on January 9th, 2010 by Richard. Categories: Downtown, Public Buildings & Sites.

This view through American Legion Mall provides a timely perspective on both the current weather conditions and the Indianapolis skyline. The white streaks that are visible, especially on dark backgrounds, are snowflakes as caught by the camera lens as they float to the ground. I was close by so I stopped to see this scene on purpose. I’m drawn to the contrast that time provides… the ‘then and now effect’ if you will. Interesting

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The Black Hole of Knowledge

Posted on January 8th, 2010 by Richard. Categories: Just for Fun, Public Buildings & Sites.

Was absolutely astounded today to see mounted to the facade of the Central Library what appears to be a huge rubber inner-tube from something the size of a giant earth mover. It’s been a little while, but it wasn’t there the last time I looked. I try to stay open minded about public art, but for the life of me, I don’t get it.

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Conventional Wisdom

Posted on January 5th, 2010 by Richard. Categories: Community Feature, Downtown, Public Buildings & Sites.

If you travel down Capital Avenue near downtown, it’s easy to forget that the Hoosier Dome was ever there at all. The building that was so much a part of the downtown landscape and sports history has vanished. That was part of the deal put together to build Lucas Oil Stadium. By the way, I like it’s nickname ‘The Luke’. Has a bit more swagger don’t you think? Like it’s ‘one