There are a lot of photos in this thread - a 'monumental' amount, one might say.
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Part 1 http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=194099
When we last left off, I had a chance to get out for a little bit - this time around I managed to get out a lot more. I didn't get out of downtown at all, but I was pleasantly surprised - good pedestrian traffic, decent dining and retail options, and the architectural gems were a real treat. Don't think I'd live in Indianapolis but it was nice for a visit.
Loved that the buildings fronting Monument Circle had curved facades:
Details of the Circle Tower (art deco classic on the right in the photo above)
Funky Dunky!
Funky condo building:
Uh oh...
Looks like a building that could use some TLC:
I shamefully confess I was dragged into this fine establishment - fortunately they had 312 on draft (and I needed it!)
This was the site of Nordstrom at Circle Center Mall; it'll be interesting to see if the remaining retailers stick around:
This stretch of buildings helped ease the pain from the Hyatt/PNC complex:
But back to the convention center, gotta get to work!
While I was cooped up snapping tradeshow photos, my partner made it over to the art museum and the adjacent Oldfields (mansion and once home to the Lilly family):
That evening, we got to tour and enjoy Lucas Oil Stadium:
Downtown skyline from the stadium:
Over to the Slippery Noodle (what's with all these freaky-deeky names for bars?) - great blues band was performing:
Had some free time the next day, and my partner hadn't been inside the Capitol building:
Aerial view from the hotel room:
From the grounds:
I couldn't believe this - one side has immaculately kept grounds, the other side is parking right up to the side of the building
Indy has some beautiful gems, but Brutalism was pretty d@mn brutal to this city:
I wonder if people complain about a lack of parking
Ah well, over to the War Memorial area - I wanted to see the interior of the Scottish Rite Cathedral; en route was the federal building:
Chamber of Commerce building:
Loved this pair of residential buildings:
War Memorial Plaza on the left; it was designed by Cleveland-based architects, Walker and Weeks:
Scottish Rite Cathedral; we arrived at 12:30pm on Friday - according to their website
"The Scottish Rite conducts complimentary guided tours for both individuals and small groups Monday through Friday as well as the third (3rd) Saturday of each month.We conduct tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. when open." Not the case according to the snotty heftybag who popped her head out from the door after we gave it a good tug.
Like I said - monumental:
Inside the War Memorial:
Dozens of these were hung around the interior. To the ladies and gentlemen listed, thank you for your service:
The shrine room of the War Memorial; absolutely breathtaking - my photos in no way do this space any justice:
Truer words have never been spoken:
Auditorium, also inside the War Memorial:
Wartime displays:
Views from the terrace of the War Memorial; not sure if I care for the quirky mishmash going on here:
Again with the Brutalism!
Um, is this reclad job finished?
Grrr.
Down from the War Memorial to University Park:
Gold glass... ehhh...
That's more like it!
Soldiers and Sailors Monument:
Apparently we were there for the start of Oktoberfest; these guys happened to take note of two gals walking by:
Stopped back in the church on Monument Circle:
Turned out a party was getting underway at the Repertory Theater so I snuck in and got a shot of the lobby:
Back to the room for a few more shots:
Blue neon on poo-brown concrete (or whatever it is)...
Time to head home; gotta fill up and get a shot of the bad@ss power plant!
Hope you enjoyed!
INDIANAPOLIS - A Monumental Part 2 of 2
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