![]() ![]() Our Catacombs don’t contain bones or crypts-at least none that we know of-but rather scores of brick barrel-vaulted arches. The city took down the remains later that year. They’re what remains of Tomlinson Hall, which burned in January 1958, turning Market Street into an icy lake as firefighters battled the blaze. The Catacombs qualify as both a ruin and a redevelopment opportunity. ![]() Today only its iconic arch and its basement, known as the Catacombs, recall its once vibrant space. Tomlinson Hall, whose main hall seated 3,500 people, disappeared from the cityscape in 1958. City Market remains a thriving part of the downtown community. In 1886, the City of Indianapolis constructed two public buildings on Market Street designed by architect Dietrich Bohlen – City Market and Tomlinson Hall. Along the way, guides share stories of two historic buildings, City Market and Tomlinson Hall. These tours explore the Catacombs, a Roman-looking expanse of brick arches beneath the outdoor Whistler Plaza of City Market. In partnership with Indianapolis City Market, Indiana Landmarks offers guided tours of an unusual site hidden from public view. NOTE: Due to conditions in the Catacombs, participants must wear a face covering over their mouth and nose during tours. There are also posted bike and pedestrian detours.Discover the Secrets of City Market on Our Catacombs Tour Why: Construction of a roundabout, related to the Community Justice Campus project.ĭetour: Heading south on Rural Street, take East Washington Street, Sherman Drive, Prospect Street, Keystone Avenue and Hoyt Avenue to rejoin with Rural Street south of the intersection. English Avenue between Oxford and Gray streets will be only accessible to westbound local traffic. Where: The intersection of Rural Street, Southeastern Avenue and English Avenue Rural Street from this intersection to Washington Street will be closed during construction except to local traffic. X-shaped intersection of Southeastern and English avenues If heading west on Raymond Street, take Perkins Avenue to Bethel Avenue. The project may require some temporary water service disruptions, of which residents will be notified of through door tags two days in advance.ĭetour: If heading east on Bethel Avenue, take Perkins Avenue south to Raymond Street. Why: A water main project of Citizens Energy Group. Monday through Friday, through mid-December. Where: From Nolan Avenue to just east of Madeira Street. Read: After 15 years and $2B, DigIndy is almost done. Why: Sewer rehabilitation work as part of the Pleasant Run Tunnel segment of Citizen Energy Group's DigIndy project.ĭetour: Use cross streets East Michigan Street or East St. Local traffic will still be allowed through. From East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive, head south on Shelby Street to connect to East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive. Why: A sewer rehabilitation project of Citizens Energy Groupĭetour: From Beecher Street, take East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive instead. Where: Between Beecher and Shelby streets ![]() This is the same work being done to East Market Street between Alabama and Delaware streets, which is still closed through the end of the year. Why: To rebuild the street with an improved roadway and sidewalk paver system, ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks, streetscaping and more parking. Where: The westbound lane from Monument Circle to Illinois Street and the right-most northbound lane of Illinois where it meets Market. Why: Bridge demolition for the North Split project.ĭetour: Eastbound traffic will use New York Street westbound, use Michigan Street. Here's what to expect in December: Vermont Street 29 for utility work in preparation for IndyGo's incoming Purple Line. 3: Ohio Street under the interstate, and the intersection of Keystone Avenue and 38th Street, which had been closed since Nov. This means new closures related to Indiana Department of Transportation's North Split reconstruction project, but also the lifting of some other closures. While winter means lighter months for construction, some major projects will keep plugging away this December. ![]()
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