In the late 1800s, postcards of Indianapolis began appearing in
mailboxes throughout the country. Since that time, the many prominent
monuments, buildings, and parks of the Hoosier capital have been
featured on countless cards.
Using an impressive collection of these images, author W.C. Madden takes
the reader on an historic journey through Indianapolis from 1890 to
1950, providing a visual history of the development of the city.
Indianapolis experienced great growth during the first half of the 20th
century, which gave rise to innovative art and architectural structures,
many that serve as the subject of postcards featured here. The Soldiers
and Sailors Monument, the Indiana World War Memorial, the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, Union Station, and Claypool Hotel, to name a few, are
all highlighted.