Ed Fujawa
@edfujawa.bsky.social
Indianapolis history nerd, author, attorney. Indianapolis history blog: http://class900indy.com.
Yesterday’s Indianapolis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yesterdays-indianapolis/id1801086459
Yesterday’s Indianapolis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yesterdays-indianapolis/id1801086459
Lastly, is Shannon Lake on the far south side. While not a ‘roadhouse’ in the strict sense, the lake was the site of parties, drinking, dancing, and gambling, along with fishing. (3/3) www.class900indy.com/post/fishing...
Fishing, Dancing, and Drinking: The History of Shannon’s Lake
Exploring the history of Shannon's Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Marion County, and a scene of recreation and frivolities.
www.class900indy.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Lastly, is Shannon Lake on the far south side. While not a ‘roadhouse’ in the strict sense, the lake was the site of parties, drinking, dancing, and gambling, along with fishing. (3/3) www.class900indy.com/post/fishing...
Next is Brighton Beach and the notorious Bungalow, located just northwest of the intersection of 16th and MLK Jr. Streets. Aside from drinking, gambling, and a notorious crime, Brighton Beach was also a popular baseball venue. (2/3) www.class900indy.com/post/gamblin...
Gambling, Baseball, Beer and Fast Times: The History of Brighton Beach in Indianapolis
Exploring the history of the Brighton Beach area of Indianapolis, the site of saloons, gambling, and baseball at the turn of the century.
www.class900indy.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Next is Brighton Beach and the notorious Bungalow, located just northwest of the intersection of 16th and MLK Jr. Streets. Aside from drinking, gambling, and a notorious crime, Brighton Beach was also a popular baseball venue. (2/3) www.class900indy.com/post/gamblin...
There are several books exploring this dark period in Indiana’s history when the Klan and their ideology was so dominant, but for a local, neighbrhood level,m view of this period, and the role of churches in the Klan’s rise, check out the post below. 2/2 www.class900indy.com/post/an-indi...
An Indianapolis Pastor, His Church, and the Klan: The Resignation of Earl N. Griggs of Butler-Tarkington
Exploring the 1923 resignation of pastor Earl Griggs in Butler-Tarkington whose church was coming under the sway of the Ku Klux Klan.
www.class900indy.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
There are several books exploring this dark period in Indiana’s history when the Klan and their ideology was so dominant, but for a local, neighbrhood level,m view of this period, and the role of churches in the Klan’s rise, check out the post below. 2/2 www.class900indy.com/post/an-indi...
I was contacted by one of the local news stations back in April for a story about this corner. IIRC, it was because the building had been hit.
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I was contacted by one of the local news stations back in April for a story about this corner. IIRC, it was because the building had been hit.
Glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for attending! Great photos too!
November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for attending! Great photos too!
I think I have that in my notes. The litigation related to the fire was a whole other topic, and as I waded in, I decided to exclude it from the blog post, and later podcast, to keep things manageable. I have thought about going back to explore that whole process, but so far have not had time.
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I think I have that in my notes. The litigation related to the fire was a whole other topic, and as I waded in, I decided to exclude it from the blog post, and later podcast, to keep things manageable. I have thought about going back to explore that whole process, but so far have not had time.
I do recall back in the 90s there was an explosion at the citizens Coke plant over on the southwest side, where the community justice center is located now, and I could see the red sky from where I lived in Greenwood at the time. However, I haven’t really researched that one.
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I do recall back in the 90s there was an explosion at the citizens Coke plant over on the southwest side, where the community justice center is located now, and I could see the red sky from where I lived in Greenwood at the time. However, I haven’t really researched that one.
I don’t think anything has matched the scope of the Grant. The Athletic Club fire was a big one, but as you said, limited to one building, which still stands. The Cosmopolitan Apartment fire at Michigan and Senate back in…2008 or 2009 (?) was also huge, but again, limited scope.
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I don’t think anything has matched the scope of the Grant. The Athletic Club fire was a big one, but as you said, limited to one building, which still stands. The Cosmopolitan Apartment fire at Michigan and Senate back in…2008 or 2009 (?) was also huge, but again, limited scope.
Yeah, it was quite hidden. Cool to see the stonework still in place. I’d like to see what the inside looks like.
October 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Yeah, it was quite hidden. Cool to see the stonework still in place. I’d like to see what the inside looks like.
‘Then’ image from the Indiana Historical Society. images.indianahistory.org/digital/coll...
Washington and Delaware streets, Farm Bureau Insurance, 1961 (Bass #306106-F1)
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September 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
‘Then’ image from the Indiana Historical Society. images.indianahistory.org/digital/coll...