Highland Vicinity in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

1. Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription. 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

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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 . . . National Park Service entry for Fall Creek Parkway Bridges. “Kessler planned an especially decorative treatment for the Meridian Street Bridge, fitting with the street’s status as Indy’s main north-south residential artery. Channeled ashlar stone, cartouches, and swags ornament the piers. The railing is a Classical balustrade. Recently, the city installed replica 1920s light standards on the bridge as part of its ongoing maintenance and restoration.” (Submitted on December 15, 2018.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

2. Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge Marker

Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

3. Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.