The William N. Thompson house was purchased by the state for $72,000 in 1937. | Photo by Nyttend via Wikimedia Commons
Who among us hasn’t taken a drive down Meridian Street and wondered what all the massive estates look like on the inside? We did some digging to give you a peek at some of the city’s most expensive real estate.
4137 N. Meridian St. This stunning 6,822-sqft home sold earlier this year and is filled with top-notch craftsmanship dating back to 1917, from an imported Italian stone fireplace to a solarium painted by Randolph LaSalle Coats.
Tarkington is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once — with novels he wrote while living here.
Photo by Bass Photo Co. Collection, Indiana Historical Society
4270 N. Meridian St. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Booth Tarkington lived in this 9,000-sqft English Tudor-style house from 1923 through 1946. It sits on a one-acre lot that includes a pond, gardens, and a five bedroom carriage house.
5. E. 71st St. This 21,000-sqft, 40-room mansion was built in 1937 and hit the market for the first time in 2023. It was home to Olympic gold medalist Frank McKinney, Jr. and later Randall Tobias, Eli Lilly chairman and CEO. Take a video tour.
Homeschool: Cookies & Cocoa | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | $30 | Drop off your little ones ages 6-13 to make their own hot cocoa + cookies to share with you.
Jam Jazz Session | 5-8 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen | Free | Join the band or just sit and listen to the musical magic unfold.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Arts & Craft Ciders | 6-9 p.m. | Ash & Elm Cider Co. | $20 | Make a low-pressure craft while sipping on cider and munching on delicious food.
Elf the Musical | Tuesday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Clowes Memorial Hall | $46 | Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins — catch the touring musical before it leaves town.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Indy Fuel vs. Bloomington Bison | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $24+ | No, not that Bloomington — watch the Fuel take on the team from Illinois on their brand new home rink.
Ollywood Karaoke | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Downtown Olly’s | Free | Take the stage and sing your heart out. Mariah Carey who?
This limited-edition spirit perfectly captures the coziness of the winter season. | Photos courtesy of Hotel Tango Distillery
Warm up your winter festivities with Swiss Miss® ‘Shmallow, a delicious collaboration between Swiss Miss and ‘Shmallow — and the first-ever marshmallow-flavored whiskey.
This toasted marshmallow + cocoa-infused bourbon combines the rich taste of Swiss Miss hot cocoa with the artistry of a well-crafted bourbon — making it the ideal spirit to enjoy at your next holiday gathering or as a gift for your favorite bourbon aficionado.
We are the champions... or at least we were in 2007. Relive the Colts’ Super Bowl-winning season with Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, and other stars with “Night of Champions” at the Murat Theatre on Monday, Feb. 24. Presale begins on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. with code “JOY.”
Closed
After 20+ years in business, the Starbucks at 854 Broad Ripple Ave. has said its last goodbye. If you’re searching for local coffee to replace your morning Pike Place roast, look no further. (FOX59)
Number
$138 million. That’s how much IU received this week from Lilly Endowment Inc., marking the largest grant in the school’s history. The funds will be used to create the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, or IU LAB, at the 16 Tech Innovation District. (FOX59)
Read
How are Hoosier women doing, exactly? The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana seeks to answer the question in “The State of Women in Central Indiana 2024 Report,” which addresses topics like housing, transportation, mental health, and access to food. Read the report. (WTHR)
Fun Fact
Quick — what’s the weirdest thing in our state? Is it the infamous Kessler Mansion, aka “Dolphin House?” That’s pretty strange, but according to FiftyGrande’s list of the “50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions,” the martini-drinking pink elephant in Fortville is even stranger. We’ll drink to that.
Sports
Can Indiana pull the upset over Nebraska on the road? Only time + Locked On host Jacob Goins will tell.
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Plan Ahead
Mark your calendars: The Westfield Winter Market, presented by Duke Energy, returns on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Shop local goods and products each Saturday through March 29. Pro tip: Hoosiers can find announcements about vendors + more market info here.*
Try This
Date night planning just got easier. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indy offers an unforgettable movie experience that goes far beyond the screen. From in-seat dining to a custom racing simulator and Speedway-inspired bar, this theater truly has it all.*
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These best-selling men’s flannel pajama pants are comfortable, warm, and soft to the touch. Hello, new favorite pants of the season.*
The Buy
The Buy
A pair of high waisted joggers. They’re constructed with ultra-soft modal fabric, making them perfect for casual hangouts with friends + family over the holidays.
It’s not too early to get started on your 2025 fitness goals: North Mass Boulder is running a promotion for new members. From December through March, you’ll get access to the gym and all of its classes + amenities for just $49 per month.
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