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1. 300 block of W. Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1953-1954 - ia-0030-0013

   Buildings in the 300 block of W. Market Street (just west of Senate Avenue) included the Beveridge Paper Warehouse (formerly used by the American Brewing Company) and the State House Annex (formerly the Medical College of Indiana and Bobbs’ Free Dispensary). In the distance are the silos for the Acme Evans Mill. A sign in the foreground reads "This Space for Driver's Test Cars Only." Photographed ca. 1953 or 1954 by architect J. Parke Randall fo...

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2. 500 block of W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 2006 - ia-0030-0012

   View looking west toward downtown Indianapolis from the lawn in front of the Eiteljorg Museum. View taken in about 2006 as a "Now" view for image ia-0030-0011.

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3. Animal trainer, George Keller at circus in Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0036

   George Keller with tiger in tent at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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4. Bird's-eye view from Circle looking northeast, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1953 - ia-0030-0025

   Aerial view looking northeast from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Visible are the following buildings: Columbia Club, Hume Mansur Building, Board of Trade, Knights of Pythias, Indianapolis Star, War Memorial, Federal Building, and many others.

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5. Buildings in the 500 block of W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1954 - ia-0030-0011

   This view looks east at the north side of the 500 block of W. Washington Street, just a few blocks west of the Indiana State House. The late 19th-century brick buildings housed businesses including Louis’ Pool Room (552 W. Washington Street), Steve’s Package Liquors (542 W. Washington Street), Jonesy’s Bar, and several lunch rooms with Coca-Cola signs. Photographed ca. 1953 or 1954 by architect J. Parke Randall for a planning project for his sup...

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6. Circus clown getting dressed, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0065

   From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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7. Circus clown, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0033

   From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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8. Circus clown washing clothes, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0064

   From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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9. Circus performer riding a horse, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0037

   From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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10. Circus performers preparing for show, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0063

    Performers are washing and shaving in preparation for the show. The buckets are painted "Renellys," which may refer to the Les Renellys double trapeze act. From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According t...

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11. Clown Emmett Kelly applying makeup, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0034

    Emmet Kelly applying his clown makeup. From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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12. Commercial buildings, W. Washington and N. West Streets, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0005

    View looking north on N. West Street at a row of brick commercial buildings on the northwest corner of W. Washington and N. West Streets. Signs advertise a meat market [Hill's Meat Market], and a cigar store. See ia-0030-0007 for another view of this block taken from the north.

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13. Essex House, Indianapolis, Indiana,1953 - ia-0030-0022

    View looking northeast at the Essex House, a hotel and apartment building, from University Park. The photographer J. Parke Randall recalled that he was the first tenant of the apartment building and he occupied a unit on the 10th floor. He had a darkroom in a closet.

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14. Female circus performer with horses, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1954 - ia-0030-0041

    From a series of photographs of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Photographer J. Parke Randall had a press pass and photographed at the circus train at the Dearborn yards at Dearborn Street and Massachusetts Avenue and also during the performance at the fairgrounds. According to the Indianapolis Star, the circus was held on July 31 and August 1, 1954.

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15. Indianapolis 500 scaffolding collapse, frame 5, Indianapolis, Indiana, 30 May 1960 - ia-0030-0026

    Frame 5 of the collapse of a scaffolding at the Indianapolis 500, 30 May 1960. Freelance photographer J. Parke Randall was a stringer for the "Indianapolis News" assigned to the 3rd turn on the northeast corner. During the pace lap he heard screams and quickly took four shots of the falling tower. Two people died and over 80 people were injured. In this image Mr. Randall pointed out the "Indianapolis News" photographers on the crane and "Indianap...

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16. Indianapolis 500 scaffolding collapse, frame 6, Indianapolis, Indiana, 30 May 1960 - ia-0030-0027

    Frame 6 of the collapse of a scaffolding at the Indianapolis 500, 30 May 1960. Freelance photographer J. Parke Randall was a stringer for the "Indianapolis News" assigned to the 3rd turn on the northeast corner. During the pace lap he heard screams and quickly took four shots of the falling tower. Two people died and over 80 people were injured. In this image Mr. Randall pointed out the "Indianapolis News" photographers on the crane.

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