Evade the Tourist Herds and Enter Into An Insider’s Indianapolis. Renowned and unknown history, hidden delights and fascinating stories pervade the history of central Indiana. This kaleidoscope of discovery, architecture, personalities, egos, scandals, conflict, are surrounded by sheer natural beauty creating a vivid tapestry defining over nearly two centuries. This guide transports you geographically and photographically to the precise famous and infamous locations where history occurred. The scenes may sometimes appear ordinary, weird, but often illuminate the physical background and descriptions behind events. Many of the narratives defy believability, yet they are true. This Twisted Tour Guide is your alternative to conventional travel. It accommodates the restless visitor, tourist and resident seeking a unique and different perspective to traditional tourism. Indianapolis remains one of the most beguiling, historic and fascinating cities within the United States. Welcome to one on the most useful, eclectic and enlightening introductions. Historical Indianapolis Landmarks and Attractions: Indiana Statehouse, Murat Shrine Temple, Old National Centre, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Central Canal, Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis City Market, Stouts Footwear Store, Union Train Station, Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse, Calvin I. Fletcher House, St. Elmo Steak House, Indianapolis Central Public Library, Buggs Temple, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Holliday Park Ruins, Cenotaph Square, American Legion Mall, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Newfields Museum of Art Famous Architecture: Roberts Park United Methodist, John The Evangelist Catholic, Wasson’s and L. S. Ayers Department Stores, Athenaeum, Block Building, Meridian Street United Methodist, Knights of Pythias Lodge #56, Traders Point Christian Church, Arsenal Tech High School, Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, James Allison Mansion, Turn Vereign Club, Hilbert Circle Theatre, Haugh Building, Duesenberg Motor Company, Guaranty Building, Sommers Mansion, Civic/Hedback Theatre, Illinois Building, Columbia Club, Crispus Attucks High School, Rivoli Theatre, Walker Theatre, Circle Tower Building, Rost Jewelry Store, Salesforce Tower, and Indianapolis Athletic Club Scandals: Boxer Mike Tyson Rape Conviction, John Freeman Trial, Indiana Hospital For The Insane, Camp Morton Prison, Civil War Conscription Dissent, Indiana Governor Scandals, Massachusetts Avenue Brothel, Dearborn Hotel, KKK Leader D. C. Stephenson’s Conviction, Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion, and Baltimore Colts Relocation Infamous Crime and Criminals: John Dillinger Gang, George Pogue Disappearance, James Overall Shooting, John Tucker Beating, Jacob and Nancy Young Murder, Rufus Cantrell: King of the Ghouls, McNamara Brothers Bombings, Dr. Helene Knabe’s Murder, George Tompkins Lynching, Claypool Hotel Murders, Brady Gang, Forest Teel Murder, Sylvia Likens’ Murder, Brookside Park Triple Murder, Marjorie Jackson Murder, Burger Chef Murders, and Serial Killer Herb Baumeister Famous Personalities: Abraham Lincoln’s Visits, Andrew Johnson Heckling, Benjamin Harrison, Lew Wallace, James Whitcomb Riley, Major Taylor Pioneer Cycling Champion, Theodore Roosevelt, Cannonball Baker, Actor Steve McQueen, Actress Carole Lombard, Oscar Robertson, Robert Indiana, David Letterman, Kurt Vonnegut, and Ryan White Public Artwork: Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument, University Park, Mercury Sculpture, Glory Sculpture, Lugar Plaza and Bicentennial Plaza