The early days were the best. We had successes, we had fun, and we had a good business model. As the industry changed, everything became more complicated and harder.| The Digital Antiquarian
In February 1874, newspapers announced that Hervey Bates, Jr. would soon commence building a new block where “Sharpe’s Cigar store now stands.” The first brick wasn’t placed until June, and yet Bates still expected the place to be open by December. In September, a local newspaper was comparing the look of the rising building to... Read More The post Preservation Denied: Bates/ When Building appeared first on Historic Indianapolis.| Historic Indianapolis