Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Steam in Indianapolis
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. Steam in Indianapolis Marker
Commercial steam heat came to Indianapolis when Marmon-Perry Light Co. delivered steam to the Grand Opera House in downtown Indianapolis in 1888. Formed in 1892 to consolidate several small private power operations, by 1931 the Indianapolis Power and Light Co. was the city's only provider of commercial steam heat. With 24 miles of piping, Indianapolis's steam district is now second in sales only to New York City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 39° 46.15′ N, 86° 10.157′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Downtown Canal Walk east of North Blackford Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" (here, next to this marker); The Indiana Steam Clock (here, next to this marker); Dearborn County (a few steps from this marker); Owen County (a few steps from this marker); Harrison County (a few steps from this marker); Switzerland County (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
2. Steam in Indianapolis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
