Highland Vicinity in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge
Built in 1917, this Neo-Classical, reinforced concrete arch bridge was designed by nationally prominent landscape architect, George Kessler. In 1991 the bridge was named in honor of State Representative Joseph Summers, who served with distinction as a bridge between diverse racial and cultural groups.
Erected 1995 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of Joe Summers. (Marker Number 49.1995.3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 48.23′ N, 86° 9.408′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Highland Vicinity. Marker is at the intersection of North Meridian Street and West Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Meridian Street. It is at the north end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Vincent's Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Charles Warren Fairbanks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Andrew “Bo” Foster / Andrew Foster, 1919-1987 (approx. half a mile away); Prince Hall Freemasonry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lt. Col. Joseph H. Ward, M.D. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (approx. ¾ mile away); Camp Morton (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . . Fall Creek Bridges. Encyclopedia of Indiana website entry (Submitted on May 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.