Indie Local History
Country Inn was converted from a residential home (see image directly below) to a business c1964. As a residence it appears to have been the home of George F. Glass, who ran the Shetland Ranch pony stable on the rear of the property.
Continue reading “Country Inn, 2841 N. Reynolds Rd.”
These home were built on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Road bordered in by Goodhue Drive and Waldmar Road. Most of the homes remain on Waldmar while none of the homes remain on Holland-Sylvania. Demolition of those homes began in the ’80s when Hong Kong Restaurant, Burger King, Midas and Mewborn Burroughs vet clinic were built.
Continue reading “Veteran Homes, 3100/3200 Holland-Sylvania Block.”
Built c1947. This house was located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Wilford Drive. The home remained in place during the US 23 interchange construction c1962. It appears the house was demolished in late 1965. In early 1966 a Standard Oil Company (SOHIO) service station was constructed on the site. Later became Bills Sohio (c1973), BP gas station, and is currently S&G gas station.
Continue reading “Hardwick House, 6437 W. Central Ave.”
Built c1945. Demolished c2004. Currently a side-by-side duplex.
Continue reading “Redding House, 4060 Franklin Dr.”
Built c1948. Demolished c2014. This house was located on the north side of Sylvania Avenue just east of King Road. It appears the home sat vacant in it’s last years.
Continue reading “Becker House, 7422 Sylvania Ave.”
This building was located on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and McCord Road. The Lake family home was at 6726 Sylvania Avenue, just west of this structure. Later became the site of a Marathon gas station. Currently Speedway gas station.
Continue reading “Lake Family Property, 6700 W. Sylvania Ave.”
Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between King Road and Centennial Road. The home was still standing in 1998 but gone by 2001.
Continue reading “Kohardt Home and Fallen Timbers Gun Club, 7844 W. Central Ave.”
Owned by Ray and Ruth Martin, who also lived in the house next to the motel at the same address. Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between Centennial Road and Crissey Road.
Continue reading “Martin Motel, 8730 W. Central Ave.”
Built c1940. Demolished c2007. This home’s location is best described in the following pictures.
Continue reading “Grindstaff Home, 6350 W. Central Ave.”
Was located on the west side of Moffat Road between Central Avenue and Greenwood Drive. This relatively new home at the time was either demolished or relocated due to construction of the US 23/Central Avenue interchange in 1962.
Continue reading “3000 Block, Moffat Rd.”