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70-497: Riley Towers are three residential high-rise apartment buildings in downtown Indianapolis , Indiana , United States. Riley Towers were conceived as part of an expansive urban renewal project known as Project H. The complex was constructed between 1962 and 1963. Towers I and II have 30 floors and Tower III has 16 floors. Riley Towers I and II are the tallest residential buildings in the state of Indiana. The towers are distinctive for their cantilevered corner balconies. The complex

140-570: 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

210-585: A facility in Speedway in 2012. More than 40 collegiate fraternities and sororities are headquartered in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the largest concentration in North America. Indiana's " Crossroads of America " moniker is largely attributed to the historical function of the Indianapolis metropolitan area has played as a center for logistics and transportation. The Indianapolis area

280-457: A large circular commons, at 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

350-399: 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 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

420-596: A partnership to purchase the complex in 1987 with plans for a $ 6.5 million renovation. Renovations began in March 1988. Soon after, complaints of mismanagement by residents and maintenance staff, coupled with financial problems, stalled the project. Unable to complete the renovations, the partnership defaulted on a loan from Bank of New England whose assets were seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation . In December 1992, ownership

490-917: 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

560-1056: Is a major hub for motorsports , specifically American open-wheel car racing . Notable facilities include Anderson Speedway in Anderson , the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway , and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg , among many others. Racing teams based in the area include Andretti Global , Arrow McLaren , Chip Ganassi Racing , Ed Carpenter Racing , and Juncos Hollinger Racing in Indianapolis; Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in Carmel, HMD Motorsports in Brownsburg, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in Zionsville , among numerous others. Italian racecar manufacturer Dallara opened

630-760: Is a major point on the United States Interstate Highway System , as it is a confluence of four major interstate highways: Other interstates that cross through the Indianapolis area include: Other notable roads in the area are: The Indianapolis metropolitan area is served by several airports, most under the ownership and operation of the Indianapolis Airport Authority , including Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE), Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (UMP), Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ), Hendricks County Airport (2R2), Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4), and

700-601: 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,

770-638: Is an 11-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Indiana . Its principal cities are Indianapolis , Carmel , Greenwood , and Anderson . Other primary cities with populations of more than 50,000 include Fishers , Noblesville , and Westfield . Located in Central Indiana , it is the largest metropolitan area entirely within Indiana and the seventh largest in the American Midwest . There are two official metropolitan boundaries for

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840-425: 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

910-559: Is home to several higher education institutions, including: The ‡ symbol denotes university branches whose main campuses are located outside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the preeminent collegiate athletic governing body in the U.S. and Canada, regulating athletes of 1,281 institutions; conferences; organizations; and individuals. The NCAA also organizes

980-446: Is owned and managed by Indianapolis-based Barrett & Stokely, Inc., which purchased the property in 1993. Amenities include a three-level parking garage; a private outdoor swimming pool, lounge, and grilling area; a fitness center; and ground-level retail. An open-air skyway spans E. North St., connecting Tower I to the complex's parking structure. The complex is named for famed poet James Whitcomb Riley , whose museum home stands in

1050-689: 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 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

1120-509: 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 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

1190-1020: 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,

1260-481: 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,

1330-516: 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

1400-627: The Indiana Statehouse (1888), Union Station (1888), and the Das Deutsche Haus (1898), among others. Following World War II , expansion of 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

1470-542: 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

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1540-516: The Indianapolis Downtown Heliport , which opened for public use in 1979. AES Indiana , the city's electricity provider, is headquartered on Monument Circle. Citizens Energy Group's Perry K. Generating Station burns natural gas to produce steam to provide heat and hot water to 200 customers as part of the downtown district heating system. Indianapolis metropolitan area The Indianapolis metropolitan area

1610-722: 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

1680-607: The Indianapolis Tennis Center , Indiana University Natatorium , Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium , and 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

1750-555: The Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area (CSA) consists of four metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and six micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs) covering 20 counties. In 2022, the CSA's population estimate was 2,631,863, ranking as the 27th largest in the U.S. The 317 area code covered all of northern and central Indiana until 1948 when the 219 area code was created. Central Indiana remained under

1820-789: 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

1890-635: 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

1960-570: 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

2030-542: 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

2100-527: The University of Indianapolis , among others. Ivy Tech Community College has several campuses throughout the region. In the 2020 Census, there were 2,111,040 people residing in the MSA. The racial demographics were 69.6% White, 15.0% Black or African-American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian, 4.5% Other and 6.6% Two or More Races. 8.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino. As of 2023 ,

2170-587: 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 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

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2240-593: 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

2310-669: 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

2380-516: 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 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

2450-488: 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 a template for increasing Downtown's capacity to host conventions and trade shows. Two of the city's tallest buildings to be completed in

2520-482: 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.,

2590-508: The 317 banner until 1997 when growth in and around Indianapolis prompted the creation of 765 area code. The 317 area code covers the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The counties covered by 317 are Boone , Hancock , Hamilton , Hendricks , Johnson , Madison , Morgan , and Shelby . According to the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the 317 area code was expected to run out of numbers in 2017. Overlay area code 463

2660-738: The Indianapolis MSA include financial services company OneAmerica Financial , agricultural cooperative CountryMark , and regional airline Republic Airways Holdings . Other notable companies based in the region include Angi , Barnes & Thornburg , BSA LifeStructures , Complexly , Delta Faucet Company , Emmis Corporation , Finish Line , First Internet Bank , Formstack , Hackett Publishing Company , Herff Jones , Hubstaff , Inotiv , KLH Audio , Klipsch Audio Technologies , Lids , Lucas Oil Products , Monarch Beverage , Noble Roman's , Pay Less Super Markets , Remy International , and Steak 'n Shake . The Indianapolis metropolitan area

2730-567: The Indianapolis metro area: the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie, IN Combined Statistical Area (CSA). The two regions are identical except for the addition of three metropolitan areas ( Columbus , Kokomo , and Muncie ) and six micropolitan statistical areas ( Crawfordsville , Greencastle , Greensburg , Seymour , New Castle , and Peru ) to

2800-578: The Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie CSA that are not included in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood MSA. The population of the MSA was 2,111,040 and the population of the CSA was 2,457,286 as of the 2020 Census. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is a major center for agribusiness, distribution and logistics, life sciences, manufacturing, and motorsports. In 2021, the gross domestic product of the Indianapolis metropolitan area

2870-546: 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.,

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2940-518: The Riley Center Corporation and announced plans to build a four-phased, $ 40 million "apartment city" consisting of ten high-rises containing more than 1,800 units. Perkins and Will was hired to design the complex. Beginning in 1962, Phase I included the redevelopment of 4 acres (1.6 ha) bordered by Hudson St. (west); N. Alabama St. (east); Fort Wayne Ave. and E. St. Clair St. (north); and E. Michigan St. (south). Plans included

3010-525: The U.S. , and the largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500 . The cars competing in the latter race are known as IndyCars as a reference to the event. Indianapolis has also been a frequent host of the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. Other major sporting events hosted include Pan American Games X in 1987, Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, and

3080-499: The area. Among the first projects was the opening of Market Square Arena , which served as home to 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

3150-465: The athletic programs of many colleges and universities and helps more than 450,000 college student-athletes who compete annually in college sports. The Indianapolis metropolitan area hosts several notable sporting events annually, including the Brickyard 400 , Grand Prix of Indianapolis , NHRA U.S. Nationals , NFL Scouting Combine , Big Ten Football Championship Game , the largest half marathon in

3220-411: 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

3290-407: The busiest airport in the state, Indianapolis International Airport (IND). In 2022, Indianapolis International served 8.7 million passengers and handled 1.25 million metric tonnes of cargo. Other airports within the region include: Indianapolis Union Station is served by Amtrak 's Cardinal , which operates thrice-weekly between Chicago and New York City. The Indianapolis metropolitan area

3360-503: 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,

3430-540: 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 ,

3500-473: The city's founding as the state of Indiana's new capital in 1820 near the east bank of 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 ,

3570-492: 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

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3640-471: 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 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

3710-545: The city's population soared from 8,091 in 1850 to 169,164 in 1900, urban development expanded in all directions as Indianapolis experienced 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),

3780-632: 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 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

3850-507: The construction of two 30-story buildings and a third 16-story building containing 500 apartment units, a parking garage, and a restaurant building. However, a year after construction, the complex remained only 50 percent leased forcing the cancellation of future phases. Some 11 acres (4.5 ha) from Project H were later developed in the early-1980s as a low-rise condominium community called Renaissance Place. Boston -based Windsor Property Group and local developer Joseph F. Sexton entered into

3920-563: 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 ,

3990-527: The nearby Lockerbie Square Historic District . Under director Calvin S. Hamilton, the Metropolitan Planning Department prepared a downtown master plan in 1958, which recommended the clearance of "declining" properties in the district for redevelopment. Among the first city-supported urban renewal projects, Project H covered 42 acres (17 ha) in the northeast quadrant of downtown Indianapolis . In 1961, local investors formed

4060-552: 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

4130-550: 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

4200-503: 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 ,

4270-561: The outer layer of bricks on the façade of the 16-story Tower III was replaced with new bricks with an air membrane being placed between the bricks and the layer of block in the walls. The new bricks are custom made to be as close a match as possible to the original ones. The successful completion of work on that building led the owners to obtain approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission Regional Center hearing examiner to undertake

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4340-603: The same repairs on the Towers I and II in August 2022. Work is expected to be completed by June 2023. 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 the city's major sporting and event facilities. Downtown contains numerous historic districts and properties, most of

4410-420: The southeast quadrant to accommodate 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

4480-521: The towers' brick and mortar veneer. The restaurant building was also converted into a leasing office, fitness center, and community meeting room. On the evening of January 15, 1992, two decorative spires from atop Tower II collapsed onto Alabama St., striking an unoccupied vehicle. No injuries were reported. In August 2010, the complex's original 450-space parking garage was demolished and rebuilt for $ 6 million. All three buildings continued to have sporadic water infiltration problems as they aged. In 2021,

4550-469: 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

4620-403: 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

4690-414: Was (USD) $ 162.1 billion, among the 30 largest metropolitan economies in the U.S. In 2023, the Indianapolis metropolitan area was home to three Fortune 500 companies and six Fortune 1000 companies. The metropolitan area is home to several higher education institutions, including Anderson University , Butler University , Franklin College , Indiana University Indianapolis , Marian University , and

4760-464: 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 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

4830-466: Was implemented in late 2016, thereby requiring 10-digit dialing. In 2021, the gross domestic product of the Indianapolis metropolitan area was (USD) $ 162.1 billion, among the 30 largest metropolitan economies in the U.S. In 2021, the Indianapolis metropolitan area was home to three Fortune 500 companies and six Fortune 1000 companies. The largest public companies based in the Indianapolis metropolitan area were: Private companies based in

4900-447: Was transferred to lender Fleet-Norstar Financial Group , which held a $ 23.5 million mortgage on the complex. The FDIC sold the complex to local real estate management company Barrett & Stokely in September 1993 for $ 10 million. Over the following year, the company completed $ 3.5 million in renovations, including those that stalled under the previous ownership. Among the changes were new roofs, HVAC and security systems, and repair of

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