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Monument Circle is a prominent public gathering place in Indianapolis to commemorate notable events, including concerts, political demonstrations, and photo opportunities. The flag of Indianapolis includes a graphic representation of Monument Circle and the two streets ( Meridian and Market) that intersect it.
The history of Indianapolis spans three centuries. Founded in 1820, ... Ralston's plan extended outward from Governor's Circle, now called Monument Circle, a large ...
Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District is a national historic district located at Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, covering the first two blocks of East and West Washington and Market streets, the south side of the 100 block of East Ohio Street, Monument Circle, the first block of North and South Meridian Street, the first two blocks of North Pennsylvania Street, the west ...
National Historic Landmarks in Indiana represent Indiana's history from the Native American era to its early European settlers and motor racing.There are 44 National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) in the state, [1] which are located in 23 of its 92 counties.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. ... The monument is dedicated on May 15, 1902. [286]
Circle Tower is a 14-story high rise at 55 Monument Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.The building is a contributing property of the Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
The City of Indianapolis contributed significantly to the project by completely redesigning the southern half of King Memorial Park where the sculpture would stand. This effort amounted to a $350,000 addition to the total project and was overseen by the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation Department and its landscape architecture staff.
Efforts by public officials active in the Ku Klux Klan in 1928 lead to the monument's relocation to Garfield Park to make it more visible. A resolution to remove the monument passed the Indianapolis Parks Board in 2017, but was not funded. Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the monument would be removed from the park. [27] [28] [29]