Historic Urban Sites in Indianapolis

Originally aired 10/19/2024. The downtown Indy building known as City Hall has been in the news recently. At the time this show aired, there were plans to renovate and include it as part of a hotel, art gallery and apartment project. But what is the history of the historic building, which has been sitting vacant after several various uses, including as the home of the Indiana State Museum from 1967-2002? Nelson and his guest Connie Zeigler, author of "Unusual Urban History of Indianapolis" explore Old City Hall's history, along with other urban sites in Indy, including Riley Towers apartments and a mortuary owned by the first African American funeral director in a state.