Happy Veteran's Day Indianapolis

Let it not be said that Hoosiers lack in their appreciation for the veterans and heroes who have served our nation. Beam with pride wherever you encounter a veteran, because you, dear Hoosier, may rightfully brag that Indianapolis is second only to Washington D.C. in acreage and number of monuments dedicated to honoring veterans. Well kept green spaces dotted with monuments, statues, sculptures and fountains in the heart of our beloved "Circle City" may not be taken for granted on a day we reflect on, honor and respect those who have fought for the freedoms we Americans enjoy. With that in mind, I thought I'd scan a few pictures from a vintage souvenir book featuring multiple views of the Circle. Enjoy! And thank a veteran today!
Fun facts follow photos...






The Diameter of the Plaza: 342 feet, 7 inches
Monument Foundation: 69x53 feet
Height of Monument including Foundation: 314 feet, 6 inches
Height of Victory statue: 38 feet
Architect: Bruno Schmitz
Sculptor: Rudolph Schwarz
"On the south front there are two colossal figures sculptured out of solid block of stone--one to represent Infantry, the other a Cavalry Scout--and on the north are the Artillery and Navy representatives, same as on the south. On the east and west sides of terrace there are large and magnificent cascades, over which flow 7,000 gallons of water per minute on each side." --from: Views in Monument Place Indianapolis