Join us at Central Library for this in-person program and learn why markers matter and their continued relevance in today’s digital age. We'll explore Indianapolis examples from the Indiana Historical Bureau's vast collection.
Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Connections—The Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB) has worked with communities and organizations to install state historical markers dating back to the 1940s. In this program, learn why markers matter and their continued relevance in today’s digital age, using examples from IHB’s collection of over 750 state historical markers. Registration is required.
Presented by: Casey Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Historical Marker Program Director, Indiana Historical Bureau.
Parking: The Central Library has a parking garage available to patrons during their time at the Library. Garage pricing information is detailed here. The garage can be accessed on Pennsylvania Street.
This in-person program is part of the Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Connections programs hosted by the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR). Made possible by the Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB), a division of the Indiana State Library (ISL).
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Educators | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Indianapolis Special Collections Room |
TAGS: | iscr programs | iscr history topics | iscr | Indianapolis special collections room | indianapolis | Indiana history | indiana | history programs | history | historical markers |
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.
