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Drury Hotel Update

Recently I wrote about Drury Hotel’s plans to erect an 88′ foot structure behind Bob Evans at 71st and Marsh. Last night at the PTRA meeting we learned more about. They have modified their plans considerably to scale back the … Continue reading

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Drury Hotel Proposal

Friday, March 28, 2008 Is an 88′ tall 7-story hotel an appropriate development for the northeast corner of West 71st Street and Marsh Road? I can remember the horsefarm that preceded Chestnut Hills. Its beautiful farmhouse nestled in mature trees … Continue reading

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Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Most would agree that one of the crown jewels in our TPAN area is the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Moore Road. We are frequently asked if the cemetery can accept new residents. Until very recently the … Continue reading

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Rural Historic District May 16, 2007

RURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION DISCUSSION We are excited to announce that Camille Fife, a consultant with The Westerly Group, has been hired to complete two Rural Historic District National Register nominations for our area. She will be speaking … Continue reading

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Traders Point Creamery to serve beer and wine

Friday, May 11, 2007 May 10, 2007 Traders Point Creamery gains alcohol permit Cafe plans to add Friday, Saturday night dinner By Robert Annis robert.annis@indystar.com Traders Point Creamery’s petition for a liquor permit for beer and wine has been approved … Continue reading

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The Passing of James Asher, M.D.

Earlier this week we received word that our neighbor and friend, Dr. Jim Asher, passed away. Dr. Asher and his wife Annamae had recently relocated to Missouri to be closer to a daughter. Fortunately for all of us, prior to … Continue reading

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Traders Point Area May Seek Historic Label

Saturday, May 19, 2007 May 19, 2007 Traders Point area may seek historic label It would become state’s largest rural historic district By Robert Annis robert.annis@indystar.com May 19, 2007 More than 30 people turned out this week to discuss creating … Continue reading

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Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery I serve as a volunteer on the Board of the Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery Inc., located at 8320 Moore Road, Pike Twp. I joined the board in 2005, when the board was … Continue reading

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National Register UPDATE

Dear Traders Point Neighbors: For those of you who attended the community meeting last Wednesday about our National Register application, you got a small glimpse of the extent of work that goes into preparing such an application and the steps … Continue reading

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National Rural Historic District article

Friday, July 28, 2006 INDIANAPOLIS STAR ARTICLE JULY 28 NATIONAL RURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT Protecting history Residents want to see area preserved INDIANAPOLIS STAR JULY 28, 2006 By Leslie Collins Star correspondent The tunnels of trees along country roads south of … Continue reading

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