Chris Rowland Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) I stumbled across this new monument in downtown Indianapolis but have not been able to find anything out about it on-line. It is at the new interchange that was built at Washington Street. It is a silver metal-looking tower that has a US 40 shield at the top with "INDIANA" at the top and "HISTORIC US" just above the "40". Do any of you have information on where it came from or whether it has a name? It has a list of cities that US 40 passed through at its base, with Indianapolis highlighted: And at night it lights itself up in alternating colors that seem to include at least white, blue, green and red: I hadn't seen it on the forum yet, so I thought I would share! Chris Edited January 7, 2010 by Chris Rowland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyG Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 That's a mighty big sign to pop up without warning or explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilene Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Roadmaven mentioned to me several months ago that it was up. I don't know anything about it either. I have half a notion to do a nighttime tour of US 40 across Indy and capture all the signs and stuff along the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Colby Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 This is all I can find... West Washington Street Overpasses As the historic National Road, or US Route 40, Washington Street has played a critical role in the development of Indianapolis. From visitors traveling through the city to residents using the street on a daily basis, West Washington Street is an important corridor in Indianapolis. Along the corridor, three railroad overpasses present tremendous opportunity for gateway treatment. These overpasses are located near South Harding Street, Tibbs Avenue and Hoffman Road. Each overpass has its own character but all have similar construction and present an opportunity to serve as gateways up and down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Rowland Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have half a notion to do a nighttime tour of US 40 across Indy and capture all the signs and stuff along the road! I have half a notion to join you--if you decide to do it let me know! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaven Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for posting this, Chris! Just last week when I passed there I reminded myself that I had to get down there for some pics. I've not read or seen anything in any local media about it, which I find a little odd given it's size and uniqueness. They did a nice job with that new interchange by adding this monument, the older style street lights, and the repositioning of the old milestone to the east. It may not take too much digging to find out the scoop on the monument. The same company that is involved with redeveloping the Town of Speedway also took care of that whole new interchange on Washington Street where the new monument is located. Full details of that project can be found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Space aliens….clearly space aliens built it! I have wondered about Indiana and Indianapolis in particular for some time now, and this clinches it! Seriously, interesting..... Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilene Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have half a notion to join you--if you decide to do it let me know! Sure thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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