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77-807: The Butler Bulldogs softball team represents Butler University in NCAA Division I college softball . The team was founded during the 1980–1981 academic school year, and is a member of the Big East Conference (Big East). The Bulldogs play their home games at the Butler Softball Field on campus in Indianapolis , IN . During their tenure in the Big East Conference , the Bulldogs have claimed 1 Big East Conference softball tournament title. The Bulldogs first fielded

154-684: A 40,000-square-foot (3,700 m ), four-story addition to the Pharmacy and Health Sciences Building. In 2013, the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts opened. The university is organized into the following schools and colleges: Over 60 major academic fields of study, 8 pre-professional programs, and 19 graduate programs are offered across the six academic colleges. Butler ranks first among Midwest Regional Universities in U.S. News & World Report ' s 2024 Best Colleges. The publication also ranked

231-688: A building boom and transitioned from an agricultural community to an industrial center. Some of the city's most iconic structures were built during this period, including several that have survived to the present day in Downtown: the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (1888, dedicated 1902), the Indiana Statehouse (1888), Union Station (1888), and the Das Deutsche Haus (1898), among others. Following World War II , expansion of

308-570: A combined 750,000 square feet (70,000 m ) of exhibition space. ICC is connected to 12 hotels and 4,700 hotel rooms, the most of any U.S. convention center. In 2008, the facility hosted 42 national conventions with an attendance of 317,815; in 2014, it hosted 106 for an attendance of 635,701. Most hotels are clustered in the blocks immediately adjacent to the Indiana Convention Center in downtown's southwest quadrant. According to Downtown Indy, Inc., there are 34 hotels with

385-524: A sanitary tunnel in 1914. Downtown Indianapolis contains 36 apartment buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis Thematic Resources . Entries in italics denote designated cultural districts. Downtown Indianapolis dates to the city's founding as the state of Indiana's new capital in 1820 near the east bank of

462-669: A separate Christian Church seminary and "college of applied Christianity" in 1924; it was variously called the School of Religion and the College of Religion. The school became independent in 1958 and is currently known as the Christian Theological Seminary . Enrollment at Butler increased following the end of World War I , prompting the administration to examine the need for a larger campus. The new and current campus, designed in part by architect George Sheridan,

539-696: A template for increasing Downtown's capacity to host conventions and trade shows. Two of the city's tallest buildings to be completed in the 21st century, Conrad Indianapolis (2006) and the JW Marriott Indianapolis (2011), are hotels. Following the opening of Lucas Oil Stadium in 2008, the Indiana Convention Center completed its largest expansion in 2011. In the 2010s, Downtown experienced increased demand for housing. Numerous mixed-use and apartment buildings were developed during this time. According to Downtown Indy, Inc.,

616-841: A total of 7,839 hotel rooms. Notable hotels include The Columbia Club , Conrad Indianapolis , the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown , the Hilton Indianapolis , Le Méridien Indianapolis , the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis , the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown , the JW Marriott Indianapolis , and the Omni Severin Hotel . Recent developments in downtown Indianapolis include the construction of new mid- to high-rise buildings and

693-490: A varsity softball team in 1981 and have been a member of five (5) athletic conferences during their existence which includes the North Star Conference , Midwestern Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCC), Horizon League , Atlantic 10 and, as of 2014, the Big East Conference . The Butler softball team has been led by Scott Hall for the last 12 seasons and is the 8th head coach in program history. Hall led

770-420: Is a private university in Indianapolis , Indiana , United States. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler , the university has over 60 major academic fields of study within six colleges in the arts , business , communication , education , liberal arts and the sciences , and health sciences . It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus

847-530: Is a popular option at Butler with over 35 percent of undergraduates becoming members of social fraternities or sororities . Fraternities and sororities have long been a part of student life at Butler, with the first fraternity established in 1859, and the first sorority established in 1874. In 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded at Butler University. The sorority had its beginnings on the Irvington campus of Butler University. Butler's athletic teams, known as

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924-601: Is also located nearby at the intersection of Ohio Street and Senate Avenue. Neighboring White River State Park contains the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and the NCAA Hall of Champions . Indiana Avenue , in downtown's northwest quadrant, is home to Crispus Attucks High School and Museum and the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library . Located in downtown's northeast quadrant,

1001-486: Is an increasingly vital sector to the Indianapolis economy, especially downtown. According to Visit Indy, 28.2 million visitors generated $ 4.9 billion in 2015, the fourth straight year of record growth. Indianapolis has long been a sport tourism destination, but has more recently relied on conventions. The Indiana Convention Center (ICC) and Lucas Oil Stadium are considered mega convention center facilities, with

1078-480: Is approximately five miles (8.0 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis . On January 15, 1850, the Indiana General Assembly adopted Ovid Butler 's proposed charter for a new Christian university in Indianapolis. After five years in development, the school opened on November 1, 1855, as North-Western Christian University at 13th Street and College Avenue on Indianapolis's near northside at

1155-1020: Is the Indianapolis Public Library 's Central Library and the five-block Indiana World War Memorial Plaza , home to the American Legion 's Emil A. Blackmore Museum, the Indiana World War Memorial Military Museum , and the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum . In 2021, downtown Indianapolis contained about 340 acres (140 ha) across 28 parks and plazas. The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza encompasses three distinct downtown greenspaces: American Legion Mall, Veterans Memorial Plaza, and University Park. The Indianapolis Canal Walk also includes three pocket parks: Community Service Plaza, Vermont Street Plazas, and Walnut Street Commons. Bicentennial Unity Plaza,

1232-687: Is the only remaining building, although several buildings that housed faculty remain, including the Benton House . In 1896, Butler joined with two private professional schools, the Medical College of Indiana and the Indiana Law School, to form the University of Indianapolis (U of I), an institution unrelated to the modern university of that name . The Indiana Dental College later joined in 1904. Renamed as Butler College,

1309-579: The Indianapolis Star , OneAmerica Financial Partners , the National Collegiate Athletic Association , Simon Property Group , and Salesforce . As the location for several local, state, and federal government agencies and buildings, downtown Indianapolis is home to a large concentration of white-collar workers with roles in public policy, law, advocacy, and public relations. Located on Market Street,

1386-539: The American middle class , suburbanization , and declining manufacturing employment greatly impacted Downtown Indianapolis, similar to most U.S. central business districts at this time. Urban renewal projects of this era hastened the central business district's decline, particularly the clearance of working-class neighborhoods. The neighborhoods surrounding Indiana Avenue , the center of the city's African American community, were particularly impacted. The establishment of

1463-928: The Butler Bulldogs , compete in Division I of the NCAA . On July 1, 2012, the Bulldogs left the Horizon League , their conference home since 1979, for the Atlantic 10 Conference . Since the A-10 does not sponsor football , the Butler football team plays in the FCS's Pioneer League . The women's golf team at Butler joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference , as the A-10 sponsors

1540-516: The City-County Building serves as the seat of the consolidated government of Indianapolis and Marion County . The office building houses the executive and legislative branches of local government as well as numerous municipal departments. The John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services at Walnut and Delaware streets houses the administrative headquarters for Indianapolis Public Schools . The Indiana Statehouse , located at

1617-731: The Hoosier Dome . The latter project helped secure the 1984 relocation of the Baltimore Colts , the 1987 Pan American Games , and scores of subsequent athletic events of national and international interest. Modern skyscraper construction catapulted Downtown office and commercial space in the 1980s. A building boom , lasting from 1982 to 1990, saw the construction of six of the city's ten tallest buildings. These included OneAmerica Tower (1982), Fifth Third Bank Tower (1983), Capital Center South Tower (1987), BMO Plaza (1988), Market Tower (1988), 300 North Meridian (1989), and

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1694-584: The Indiana Pacers and host to numerous concerts and other sporting events. The success of Market Square Arena helped persuade decision-makers to make Downtown the center of an aggressive sports tourism strategy. Throughout the 1980s, $ 122 million in public and private funding built several athletic facilities Downtown, including the Indianapolis Tennis Center , Indiana University Natatorium , Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium , and

1771-542: The Indiana University School of Medicine form an academic medical center that includes University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children in an area roughly bounded by 10th Street (north), Michigan Street (south), University Boulevard (east), and Riley Hospital Drive (west). IU Health Methodist Hospital is located on 16th Street in the neighboring Near Northside. The city's primary public medical centers, Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and

1848-537: The Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus in 1969 and the construction of Interstate 65 and Interstate 70 in the 1960s and 1970s resulted in large-scale displacement of African Americans. The loss of population and activity Downtown prompted civic leaders to plan for economic development and revitalization of the area. Among the first projects was the opening of Market Square Arena , which served as home to

1925-722: The Indianapolis Indians ). Other notable venues are located on the Indiana University Indianapolis campus in the northwestern section of downtown. The IU Indy Jaguars compete at the IUPUI Gymnasium , Indiana University Natatorium , and Carroll Stadium . The latter is also home to the Indy Eleven , the city's second-tier men's professional soccer team. Note: For an overview and complete list of all memorials and monuments on

2002-789: The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District is home to the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum and James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home . Rhythm! Discovery Center is located in the Claypool Court near the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets. Two of the city's three major Masonic landmarks—the Indianapolis Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral —share the block of North Street between Meridian and Illinois streets. Immediately east across Meridian Street

2079-635: The Minton-Capehart Federal Building on Pennsylvania Street. The Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse on Ohio Street houses the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana . The United States Postal Service operates two post offices downtown as well as its Indianapolis Processing and Distribution Center on South Street. The hospitality industry

2156-570: The National Road (now Washington Street ), reached Indianapolis in 1836, followed by the railroad in 1847. Indianapolis Union Station opened in 1853 as the world's first union station . Citizen's Street and Railway Company was established in 1864, operating the city's first mule-drawn streetcar line. Opened in 1904 on Market Street, the Indianapolis Traction Terminal was the largest interurban station in

2233-542: The Simon Youth Foundation operates Simon Youth Academy at Circle Centre Mall , an alternative school for eleventh and twelfth grade students. One private school , Lumen Christi Catholic School, is located in the southeast quadrant of downtown in Fletcher Place . Downtown's northwest quadrant is home to the largest cluster of healthcare facilities in the region. Indiana University Health and

2310-473: The White River . The state legislature appointed Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham to survey and design a town plan for Indianapolis, which was platted in 1821. Ralston's original plan for Indianapolis called for a town of one square mile (2.6 km ) bounded by North, East, South, and West streets (although they were not named at that time), with Governor's Circle , a large circular commons, at

2387-593: The "outer loop," a beltway called Interstate 465 . IndyGo operates the city's public transit network, with downtown Indianapolis serving as the region's hub and spoke origin. In 2016, the Julia M. Carson Transit Center opened as the downtown hub for 27 of its 31 bus routes. The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority is headquartered in downtown Indianapolis. The quasi-governmental agency provides commuter bus service and oversees regional carpool and vanpool programs. Downtown Indianapolis continues to be

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2464-669: The $ 275 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center completed in 2011. After 12 years of planning and six years of construction, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail officially opened in 2013. The $ 62.5 million public-private partnership resulted in 8 miles (13 km) of urban bike and pedestrian corridors linking six cultural districts with neighborhoods, IUPUI , and every significant arts, cultural, heritage, sports and entertainment venue downtown. Notable independent establishments such as St. Elmo Steak House and Slippery Noodle Inn mix with chains in

2541-493: The Bulldogs advanced to the championship game but finished as runners-up again, this time losing to Connecticut . Butler has the best winning percentage and most wins of all Division I men's basketball programs in the state of Indiana over the last decade (21.6 wins per year through 2006). Until the 2015 Round of 32 loss in overtime to the Irish, Butler had won the previous six meetings with in-state rival Notre Dame and two of

2618-469: The Bulldogs to a team record 4 tournament game wins in 2011 as well as a team record 16 conference wins in a single season in 2022. Hall also guided the Bulldogs to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016 after capturing the programs first conference tournament championship. The Butler softball team calls the Butler Softball Field home, located adjacent to the Holcomb Gardens across

2695-730: The Butler Institute for Research and Scholarship (BIRS), bolstered by a $ 1 million grant from Lilly Endowment . The university also provides student research opportunities, such as the Butler Summer Institute, a 10-week program in which Butler students are granted funding to perform independent research with a faculty member. Students at Butler University participate in more than 150 student organizations and dozens of club and intramural sports , and many multi-cultural programs and services. More than 94 percent of students are involved in campus activities. Greek life

2772-887: The Butler administration announced that the school would join the reconfigured Big East , and moved to the new conference on July 1, 2013.        National champion          Postseason invitational champion          Conference regular season champion          Conference regular season and conference tournament champion        Division regular season champion        Division regular season and conference tournament champion        Conference tournament champion Source: Source: Butler University Butler University

2849-479: The Circle near the Indiana Statehouse . There are a few other exceptions to the early street names. The National Road , which eventually bisected Indiana, passed through Indianapolis along Washington Street , a 120-foot-wide (37 m) east–west street (more recently converted into a one-way westbound street west of New Jersey Street) located one block south of the Circle. The city's address numbering system begins at

2926-493: The Inland Waterway Canal. The field is a part of a larger athletic field complex that features Varsity Field (the alternate field for both the men's and women's soccer teams), the outdoor tennis courts and intramural softball and soccer fields. The facility underwent major renovations during the summer and fall of 2010. A new press box was built along with new bleachers and walkways. Also, the actual playing field

3003-556: The James J. McCafferty trophy, awarded annually by the Horizon League for all-sports excellence based on conference championship points, seven times, including three-straight from 1996–97 to 1998–99 and back-to-back years in 2001–02 and 2002–03, 2006–07, and 2009–10. The Butler program was one of the most successful " mid-major " basketball programs from 2000 to 2011, having won at least 20 games and reached postseason play eight of

3080-546: The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, are situated immediately west of the Indiana University Medical Center in an area bounded by 10th Street (north), Michigan Street (south), Eskenazi Avenue (east), and Porto Alegre Street (west). Downtown Indianapolis has been the regional transportation hub for central Indiana since its establishment. The first major federally funded highway in the U.S.,

3157-706: The U-shaped complex of academic buildings. In 1990, the Residential College, designed by James and Associates, was completed, becoming the university's last major construction project of the 20th century . In 2001, the Fairbanks Center for Communication and Technology was opened. In early 2004, the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, seating 140, was added onto Robertson Hall. On May 8, 2008, Butler broke ground on

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3234-460: The White River (west). Downtown is generally bisected into four quadrants, divided by Meridian Street (north to south) and Washington Street (east to west).(about 7 square miles) Downtown Indianapolis is sited on flat terrain near the confluence of the White River and Fall Creek . Pogue's Run , a smaller tributary of the White River, flows beneath Downtown. The waterway was channeled into

3311-487: The blocks surrounding Circle Centre Mall in downtown's Wholesale District . Massachusetts Avenue , one of the city's original diagonal streets, is lined with numerous local bars and eateries. Anchoring downtown's Market East district, the Indianapolis City Market features dozens of local food vendors that generally serve lunchtime patrons. Sun King Brewing is located about five blocks east in

3388-503: The campuses include the Herron School of Art and Design , Kelley School of Business , McKinney School of Law , O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs , and the Indiana University School of Medicine , the largest medical school in the U.S. Two public schools belonging to Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) serve the downtown area: Center for Inquiry School 2 and Crispus Attucks High School . In partnership with IPS,

3465-413: The center of town. Ralston's grid pattern with wide roads and public squares extended outward from the four blocks adjacent to the Circle, and also included four diagonal streets, later renamed as avenues. Public squares were reserved for government and community use, but not all of these squares were used for this intended purpose. Ralston altered the grid pattern in the southeast quadrant to accommodate

3542-540: The central business district commercial office market contained 11.8 million square feet (1,100,000 m ) of office space, with a direct vacancy rate of 16.9 percent in 2017. Downtown Indianapolis is home to two of the city's three Fortune 500 companies: health insurance company Elevance Health and pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company . Other prominent downtown employers include AES Indiana , Cummins , Rolls-Royce , Indiana University , IU Health , Angi , Barnes & Thornburg , Emmis Corporation ,

3619-486: The city matured, the original plat continued to densify, developing into the region's central business district. The city's historical core and present-day central business district is sometimes referred to as the "Mile Square". However, the Downtown "neighborhood area" defines a broader geography, incorporating an area bounded by 16th Street and Interstate 65 (north), Interstate 65/70 (east), Interstate 70 (south), and

3696-492: The city's intercity transportation hub. Amtrak provides intercity rail service via the Cardinal , which makes three weekly trips between New York City and Chicago . Union Station served about 30,000 passengers in 2015. Three intercity bus service providers stop in the city: Greyhound Lines and Burlington Trailways (via Union Station), and Megabus (via City Market ). The Indianapolis Airport Authority operates

3773-429: The city's major sporting and event facilities. Downtown contains numerous historic districts and properties, most of the city's memorials and monuments, performing arts venues, and museums. Since its founding in 1820, the seats of Indianapolis's local administration and Indiana's state government have been located Downtown. Downtown Indianapolis is also home to the highest density of commercial office space and employment in

3850-489: The east side of Indianapolis in 1875, and changed its name to Butler University in 1877. The university was renamed for Ovid Butler "in recognition of Ovid Butler's inspirational vision, determined leadership, and financial support". The campus consisted of several buildings, including an observatory, most of which were demolished in 1939. The Bona Thompson Library at the intersection of Downey and University avenues, designed by architects Henry H. Dupont and Jesse T. Johnson,

3927-532: The eastern edge of the present-day Old Northside Historic District . Attorney and university founder Ovid Butler provided the property. The university was founded by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) , although it was never controlled by that church. The university's charter called for "a non-sectarian institution free from the taint of slavery, offering instruction in every branch of liberal and professional education". The university

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4004-622: The flow of Pogue's Run, but a plat created in 1831 changed his original design and established a standard grid there as well. Ralston's basic street plan is still evident in present-day Downtown Indianapolis. Streets in the original plat were named after states that were part of the United States when Indianapolis was initially planned, with the addition of Michigan , which was a U.S. territory at that time. Tennessee and Mississippi Streets were renamed Capitol and Senate Avenues in 1895 after several state government buildings were built west of

4081-563: The grounds of Indiana Government Center, see Indiana Statehouse Public Art Collection . Museums and libraries with collections of local, state, and national interest can be found in downtown Indianapolis, including the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana State Museum (both located on the downtown Canal Walk) and the state's largest public library, the Indiana State Library and Historical Bureau ,

4158-420: The idea. After Valparaiso head coach Stacey Adams agreed to play for the helmet, Butler equipment manager John Harding put the trophy together. Downtown Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area . Downtown Indianapolis anchors the city's burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector, home to nearly 8,000 hotel rooms and several of

4235-401: The intersection of Washington and Meridian streets. Meridian and Market Streets intersect the Circle. Few street improvements were made in the 1820s and 1830s; sidewalks did not appear until 1839 or 1840. In the last half of the nineteenth century, when the city's population soared from 8,091 in 1850 to 169,164 in 1900, urban development expanded in all directions as Indianapolis experienced

4312-510: The last four against Indiana . Butler defeated both Notre Dame and Indiana during 2006–07 regular season, while also defeating in-state rival Purdue to move to 2–0 against the Boilermakers this decade. Butler has also been the defending champion of the Hoosier Classic men's basketball tournament since the 2001–02 season, and has advanced to postseason play nine of the last eleven years (7 NCAAs, 2 NITs). Butler has been to 15 NCAA Tournaments and three NITs since 1997. The Hoosier Helmet Trophy

4389-444: The last ten seasons, including six NCAA tournament appearances. Butler also holds two national championships in men's basketball from the pre-tournament era: one from 1924 (earned via the AAU national tournament), and one from 1929 (selected by the Veteran Athletes of Philadelphia). In 2010 and 2011, Butler qualified for consecutive national championship games. The 2010 Butler team , led by star player Gordon Hayward , advanced to

4466-407: The move of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music to the campus. Clowes Hall, which opened in 1963, was co-designed by Indianapolis architect Evans Woollen III and John M. Johansen (of New Canaan, Connecticut ). Ten years following the construction of Clowes Hall and Irwin Library, the science complex of Gallahue Hall and the Holcomb Research Institute (now Holcomb Building) were built, completing

4543-406: The national championship game at their hometown Lucas Oil Stadium, where they lost a close game to Duke , while creating an enduring reputation of its athletes prioritizing education by attending classes the day of the game. With a total enrollment of only 4,500 students, Butler is the smallest school to play for a national championship since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. In 2011 ,

4620-422: The neighboring Cole-Noble District . Since the 2010s, downtown's Fletcher Place neighborhood emerged as a popular dining destination. Indianapolis's professional sports clubs and facilities are located downtown south of Washington Street , including Gainbridge Fieldhouse (home to the Indiana Fever and the Indiana Pacers ), Lucas Oil Stadium (home to the Indianapolis Colts ), and Victory Field (home to

4697-447: The newest public space downtown, opened in 2023. Note: Entries in italics denote privately-owned parks and plazas or those not under the management of the State of Indiana or the City of Indianapolis. Downtown's northwest quadrant is home to Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis , which were joined together as Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis until July 1, 2024. Notable schools on

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4774-443: The number of apartment units Downtown increased 61 percent from 2011 to 2015, with more than 50 percent of new development occurring inside the Mile Square. In 2010, the population of Downtown was 14,664; by 2020, the population had increased to 22,412. Downtown is the densest employment cluster in the state of Indiana. According to Downtown Indy, Inc., in 2021, there were about 154,500 workers. According to Colliers International ,

4851-404: The school constituted the undergraduate and liberal arts organ of the new university. Butler left U of I in 1906 after the Medical College of Indiana joined with Purdue University 's medical school in 1905 (itself later merging with the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1908). In 1930, Butler merged with the Teachers College of Indianapolis , founded by Eliza Cooper Blaker , creating

4928-452: The sport only for men. Butler left the Atlantic 10 Conference and became a founding member of the reconfigured Big East Conference on July 1, 2013. In the past decade, Butler teams have captured 26 conference championships (in four different leagues). The Bulldogs have made appearances in NCAA National Championship Tournaments in men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, volleyball, men's cross country, lacrosse, and baseball. Butler won

5005-427: The state of Indiana. When Indianapolis was founded in 1820, the new capital city was planned to occupy an area of one square mile (2.6 km ) adjacent to the White River and near the geographic center of Marion County . The plat included eastern and western "anchors": the Indiana Statehouse (west) and the Indianapolis City Market and Marion County Courthouse (east), respectively. As the population increased and

5082-451: The student center, Atherton Union (designed by McGuire and Shook). McGuire and Shook also designed the dormitories called Ross Hall and Schwitzer Hall. Art Lindbergh, with help from Daggett, designed the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium , which was dedicated in 1955. In 1963, Irwin Library , designed by acclaimed architect Minoru Yamasaki , opened. Also in the early 1960s, Lilly Hall and Clowes Memorial Hall were constructed following

5159-499: The tallest, Salesforce Tower (1990). The non-profit Downtown Indy, Inc. was established in 1993 to help promote economic development, beautification, and program events. Reinvestment continued through the 1990s, with the continued buildout of White River State Park museums and attractions, development of the Canal Walk , Circle Centre Mall (1995), Victory Field (1996), and Gainbridge Fieldhouse (1999). The city's successful sports tourism campaign provided local leadership with

5236-559: The tone for subsequent buildings erected on the campus over the next three decades. The same year, the Butler Fieldhouse (later renamed Hinkle Fieldhouse ) was completed after having been designed by architect Fermor Spencer Cannon. The building remained the largest indoor sports facility in the state until the mid-1960s. In 1942, the Religion Building and Sweeney Chapel were both completed. These structures, designed by Burns and James, were remodeled and combined into Robertson Hall in 1966. Following World War II , construction began on

5313-435: The university first in the Midwest for both innovation and undergraduate teaching. Nationally, the publication ranked Butler 16th for first-year experiences and 28th for study abroad opportunities. The university emphasizes the practicality of knowledge and offers individual attention to its students with its small class size and no teaching assistants. Butler University increased its focus on faculty and student research with

5390-465: The university's second college. The third college, the College of Business Administration, was established in 1937, and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was established in 1945, following a merger that absorbed the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy. The Jordan College of Fine Arts, the university's fifth college, was established in 1951, following a merger with the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music. The university's department of religion became

5467-469: The west end of Market Street, houses the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Indiana's state government, including the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor of Indiana , the Indiana General Assembly , and the Indiana Supreme Court . Administrative offices for several state agencies are located in neighboring buildings, mainly the north and south buildings of the Indiana Government Center . Several federal field offices are located in

5544-403: The world, handling 500 trains daily and 7 million passengers annually. Ultimately doomed by the automobile, the terminal closed in 1941, followed by the streetcar system in 1957. Two of the region's four interstate highways ( Interstate 65 and Interstate 70 ) form an "inner loop" on the north, east, and south sides of downtown Indianapolis. I-65 and I-70 radiate from downtown to connect with

5621-409: Was established as the trophy helmet for the rivalry football game played between Butler and Valparaiso University . The Hoosier Helmet was created prior to the 2006 season to commemorate the football rivalry that has existed since 1921. The helmet trophy was created to further intensify the rivalry between these two teams. A group of Butler players, along with their head coach, Jeff Voris , came up with

5698-495: Was formed on the site of Fairview Park, a former amusement park on the city's northwest side. Classes began on the campus in 1928. In 1928, the first building completed on the Fairview campus was Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall , designed by Robert Frost Daggett and Thomas Hibben. The structure's Collegiate Gothic style of architecture, also used in the original William Tinsley -designed 13th Street and College Avenue building, set

5775-448: Was replaced and is now one of the best surfaces in the region. In 2010, the facility received a new infield surface with a natural sand and clay mix. The field features brick dugouts for both the home and visiting benches, a bullpen area and batting cages located down the first base line out of play and spectator seating for up to 500 people. The field's outfield dimensions extend to 200 feet from foul pole to foul pole. On March 20, 2013,

5852-477: Was the first endowed position at an American university designated for a female professor. Catharine Merrill , was the first to occupy the chair in 1869. Merrill was just the second female university professor in the country. Today the Demia Butler Chair of English Literature is occupied by Susan Neville . The university moved to a new 25-acre (10 ha) campus in the community of Irvington on

5929-605: Was the second in Indiana and the third in the United States to admit both men and women. The university established the first professorship in English literature and the first Department of English in the state of Indiana. In 1869, Ovid Butler endowed the Demia Butler Chair of English Literature in honor of his daughter, who was the first woman to graduate from the Classical course at the university and had died in 1867. The chair

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