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  1. roadmaven
    Old US 40/52/421: Mile post signifying the crossing of the N

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 40/52/421: Mile post signifying the crossing of the National Road and the Michigan Road. The side of the marker on the National Road show "To: Washington DC, 580 Miles", and the Michigan Road side shows "To: Madison, Ind, 83 miles". Madison is the southern terminus of the Michigan Road, on the banks of the Ohio River.
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    Old US 40/52/421: IMPORTANT intersection here. US 52/421 com

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 40/52/421: IMPORTANT intersection here. US 52/421 coming in from the left, and US 40 coming in at the right. All 3 routes share Washington Street west through most of downtown.
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    Old US 52/421: Auto glass shop with an actual Indy 500 car o

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/421: Auto glass shop with an actual Indy 500 car of yesteryear on the roof.
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    Old US 52/421: Approaching downtown from the southeast.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/421: Approaching downtown from the southeast.
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    Old US 421: Intersection approaching downtown from the south

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 421: Intersection approaching downtown from the southeast. 421 continues on Southeastern Avenue and at this point shares pavement with old US 52 (coming in from the right).
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    Old US 421: Old railroad overpass above Southeastern Avenue.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 421: Old railroad overpass above Southeastern Avenue.
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    Old US 421: Drive-thru smokes.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 421: Drive-thru smokes.
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    Old US 52/136: This intersection marks the original eastern

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/136: This intersection marks the original eastern terminus of US 136. The street to the left & right is old US 36 and 421. US 52 turned right at this intersection and continued on through Indianapolis.
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    Old US 52/136: Mr. Bendo stands guard outside local muffler

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/136: Mr. Bendo stands guard outside local muffler shop.
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    Old US 52/136: Bush Stadium brick wall with ivy (Pic taken i

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/136: Bush Stadium brick wall with ivy (Pic taken in January...not yet green!). The ivy here inspired the owners of Wrigley Field to add it to their walls. Victory Field/Bush Stadium was built in 1931 and was home to the Indianapolis Indians. Many of the greatest players to ever play baseball played on its field while on their way to the majors. A great photo of Bush prior to its closure can be found here: http://www.minorleagueballparks.com/bushnite.jpg
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    Old US 52/136: Peeking in Bush Stadium from a left fielder&a

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/136: Peeking in Bush Stadium from a left fielder's view. Bush closed in 1996 in favor of a new stadium downtown.
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    Old US 52/136: The original Victory Field, later called Bush

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 52/136: The original Victory Field, later called Bush Stadium
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    Old US 136: No other donut in the free world compares to Lon

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: No other donut in the free world compares to Long's. Period.
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    Old US 136: Local watering hole.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Local watering hole.
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    Old US 136: Brickyard Crossing Inn, adjacent to IMS, formerl

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Brickyard Crossing Inn, adjacent to IMS, formerly the Speedway Motel. The Beatles stayed here in 1964 and parts of the 1969 movie "Winning" (Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner) were filmed here.
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    Old US 136: Speedway water tower.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Speedway water tower.
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    Old US 136: Main entrance of IMS, Speedway.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Main entrance of IMS, Speedway.
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    Old US 136: Old Bonanza Steakhouse, Speedway.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Old Bonanza Steakhouse, Speedway.
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    Old US 136: Looking east at the remains of the old Peoria &a

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Looking east at the remains of the old Peoria & Eastern Railroad Line crossing Winton Ave., Speedway. 136 parallels on the left.
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    Old US 136: A place to "lift your spirits."

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: A place to "lift your spirits."
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    Old US 136: This is what happens when you build an interstat

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: This is what happens when you build an interstate, I-465, in front of old 136.
  22. roadmaven
    Old US 136: A former Burger Chef next to a former Dunkin Don

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: A former Burger Chef next to a former Dunkin Donuts.
  23. roadmaven
    Old US 136: Entering Speedway, IN.

    From the album: In the Loop: The Forgotten U.S. Routes Through Indianapolis

    Old US 136: Entering Speedway, IN.
  24. roadmaven
    OK, I'm convinced....I'll be there! I'm working on my reservations today. I called the Meramec to see if they had any openings, but they were full for September 9th, so I'll try the Stanton Motel. If Jane Dippel says the Stanton is OK, then that's as good as gold for me. In Litchfield, I'm going the cheapskate route and staying down the street for $20 less. But I'll be hanging out with everyone at the host hotel Friday night. Looking forward to it....haven't been on a Missouri Motor Tour since '01.
  25. roadmaven
    This should be able to help you: http://americanroadmagazine.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=47
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