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DREAM CARS WEEKEND DOWNTOWN TOUR No Pit Stops! Sunday, July 19, 2015---(Approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours, 30 miles) Rally Masters: Gary and Kathy Collings 317-502-1233 ------Starting at Clarion Hotel, Ending in Speedway __ Lights on and Zero Out when leaving the parking lot at Clarion Inn

___ Left on to Corporate Drive Notice Roller Skating Association International…Indianapolis is branded the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World” and this is one of many sports associations in Indy.

___ .9 Right at 62nd Street

___ 1.3 Straight at Light CAUTION: (Hold your lane, merging traffic from Right)

___ 2.2 Straight at Light at 56th Street (Continue in Left Lane)

___2.8 Straight at Light at 52nd Street (Continue in left lane)

___ 3.3 Left on to ramp to I-65 (Stay in Right Lane)

___5.2 Right Merge on to 38th Street at EXIT 119, CAUTION: (Traffic from Right) WHEN SAFE: Merge in to 2nd Lane from Right (Use turn signal) ___ Exit Right on to 38th Street (just after overpass) Stay in Right Lane

___ 6.6 Right at light on to Cold Spring Road

Notice on Left: Major Taylor Velodrome, also known as Indy Cycoplex Bicycle Racing Complex Notice on Right: Marian University, (Founded in 1851, Private Roman Catholic University) has 2700 full/part time students and College of Osteopathic Medicine which opened in 2012.

___ 7.8 LEFT ON 30TH Street. Notice on Left: Wilbur Shaw Memorial Hill: Home of the Soap Box Derby (Named for Wilbur Shaw, a former 3 time winner ( ’37,’39,’40) Indpls 500 and former President of the Motor Speedway ’45-‘54) ___8.2 Left on Parkway (Caution: traffic ahead from curve) Notice on Left: River Side Golf Course Notice on Right: White River and Bike path. ___Continue under I-65 ___9.2 Continue under 38th Street bridge (Museum of Art is across the River to your right.) ___10.1 Just past 44th Street, follow Curve to Right on Cold Spring Road ___10.5 LEFT at light on to Michigan Road. Get in Right Lane ___10.7 Notice on Left: 4702 N. Michigan Road, Historic Toll House. There are others located along Michigan Road, the next one is 6358 Michigan Road. These were established from the Ohio River to Lake Michigan to help pay for the “new gravel highways.”

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___10.9 RIGHT at light on to Grandview ___ 11.1 LEFT at Stop Sign on to 52nd Street Notice on Right: Highland Golf Course and Country Club. ___11.8 RIGHT at light on to Kessler Boulevard ___12.9 Notice on Right and Left: prestigious area including Crows Nest and Sunset Lane. ___13.3 STRAIGHT at light at Spring Mill Road (Cross White River) ___13.5 STRAIGHT at light Riverview/Illinois Street (Get in Right Lane) ___13.6 RIGHT at light on to Meridian Street ___13.9 STRAIGHT at Light at Westfield Blvd. Cross the Central Canal. “Indiana Central Canal” Built between 1836 and 1839, the Indiana Central Canal and home to the Central Canal Towpath, now a popular bike and pedestrian trail. The canal is an important part of the history and culture of central Indianapolis.

Entering: MERIDIAN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT______

“Neighborhood Restaurant” ___ 5694 Meridian Street (Corner of Meridian and Westfield Blvd): “The Meridian” Restaurant is in the Historic District. There has been a Restaurant in this neighborhood location for many years. Previous restaurant was “Dodd’s Townhouse” The original structure was built in 1880.

“Decorator’s Show House” Notice the many Mansion style homes and large lot sizes. Many known residents have built and lived along Meridian Street over the years. Continually for the last 54 years the St. Margaret’s Guild, established in 1909, has annually sponsored a Show House, which is the oldest, longest, continual running ”Decorator’s Show House” in the . The Guild raises funds, with donated help of local designers, decorators, builders, landscapers to restore the older classic homes along the Meridian-Kessler corridor. To date the Guild has raised over $12,000,000, all of which has been donated to the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Health Hospital (formerly known as Wishard Hospital) currently located on the IUPUI campus. The Guild has a fact finding committee that works closely with the hospital to fulfill their “wish list” of medical equipment and other needs. For the two weeks prior to Mother’s Day the selected home is available for touring by the public. During the “Show House” tour, previous homes have a sign placed in their front yard which states the year they were selected for the tour.

“Indiana Governor’s Residence” ___ at 4750 Meridian Street (Right) is the current Governor’s Residence of Indiana. (Originally built in 1928 and acquired by the state in 1973 and then renovated.) ___15.5 at 4343 Meridian Street (Left) was the fifth home for the Governor. It is identified by the distinctive yellow brick wall topped with a black wrought iron fence. Home was built in 1924 and was the Governor’s residence from 1945 until 1973.

The Historic District ends at 40th Street.

Page 3: ___ Notice the “Boost Mobile” at SW 38th Street. It is in the location of a now defunct Starbucks formerly owned by Magic Johnson. ___ 16.2 STRAIGHT at 38th Street with North United Methodist Church on your right. ___ 17.2 Notice at 30th street on Right … “World’s Largest Children’s Museum.” With visitors from all over the world, it is among the Top 20 most visited museums in North America. They are currently featuring a “Fly” over the Great Wall of China, “land” in Beijing to explore the modern day China, all right here in Indianapolis!

___ 17.6 Notice on Left at Parkway, once known as an elite hotel, Marott is now home to condos. Notice on Right: Ivy Tech and home of the original St. Vincent’s Hospital (now on 86th St) ___ Cross Fall Creek ___ 18.3 STRAIGHT at 21st Street Notice TV Stations along this corridor. ___18.7 STRAIGHT at 16th Street, ___At 12th Street Go under I-65. “Angie’s List” ahead ___ 19.4 St. Clair Street, Marion County Library on Left, Across the street to the south: “ Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District” Contains two museums, three parks, and 24 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures, and fountains, making Indianapolis second only to Washington D.C. in acreage and number of monuments dedicated to veterans. It is also home to the national and state headquarters of the American Legion.

Notice on Right: “Scottish Rite Cathedral” An affiliated body of Free Masonry, was built in 1927 and 1929 at an original cost of 2.5 million dollars. It is one of the finest examples of Neo Gothic architecture in the U.S. It is on the Registry of Historic Places.

___19.6 North St. At this point North, South, East and West Streets form the mile square from downtown, within the original platted area of Indianapolis. Downtown is divided into 4 quadrants. You will notice signs along the route that will distinguish the quadrants of NE-NW, SE, SW and what’s located within each district.

__19.7 Notice on Left: Veterans Memorial Plaza On the northern section of the park, our national flag and a flag from each state wave in the breeze.

___ STRAIGHT at New York Street (Notice the former Post Office and Court House on SE corner.) __ 20. STRAIGHT at Ohio Street ___20.3 Christ Church Cathedral on Left at entrance to the Monument Circle.

NOTE: The Pedestrians have the Right of Way around Monument Circle.

NOTE: Stay in the Right lane.

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“Soldiers and Sailors Monument”

Was built to honor the Civil War Veterans. The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets. The Monument is the first in the United States to be dedicated to the common soldier. It is also the largest outdoor memorial and the largest of its kind in Indiana. It was designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz and built over a thirteen-year period, between 1888 and 1901. The monument's original purpose was to honor Hoosiers who were veterans of the American Civil War; however, it is also a tribute to Indiana's soldiers who served during the American Revolutionary War, territorial conflicts that partially led to the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, and the Spanish–American War. The obelisk-shaped monument is built of Oolitic limestone from Owen County, Indiana. It rests on a raised foundation surrounded by pools and fountains. Broad stone steps on its north and south sides lead to two terraces at its base. Stone tablets above the bronze entrance doors on the obelisk's north and south sides bear inscriptions commemorating Indiana's soldiers. An inscription above the tablets reads: "To Indiana's Silent Victors." An observation deck is accessible by 330 steps or elevator from the interior. In the years since its public dedication in May, 1902, the monument has become a symbol of Indianapolis. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

____20.1 RIGHT at the first turn from the Circle on to Market Street. (Notice: Indiana State Capitol Building looming ahead.) ___20.1 Cross Illinois St. Get in the LEFT Lane ___20.2 LEFT on to Capitol and get in the second to Right Lane. ___20.3 RIGHT on to Washington Street. (No Turn on Red)

___20.6 LEFT at West Street with the JW Marriott straight ahead. Ahead on the Right SW Corner ‘’ Home of the , a Triple A Affiliate for the Pittsburg Pirates. ___20.7 LEFT on Maryland Notice: Indiana Convention Center on Right ___21.0 STRAIGHT at Capitol STRAIGHT at Illinois with Circle Centre Mall on the Right ___21.2 STRAIGHT at Meridian Street Notice the Monument on your left on the Circle NOTE: Work your way into the Right Lane ___21.3 RIGHT on to Pennsylvania (Look for the huge Steak and Shake sign on the corner building.) on Left “Home to the Indiana Pacers”

___21.4 RIGHT on Georgia Street. Georgia Street debuted as the popular “Super Bowl Village” in February 2012. The three blocks of Georgia Street connecting the Indiana Convention Center with Bankers Life Fieldhouse were recently transformed into a pedestrian-friendly, European-inspired promenade and unique setting for outdoor events such as: Workout Wednesday, Happy Hour Thursday and Food Truck Friday. ___ STRAIGHT at Meridian Street Notice: Left: “Memorial to John Wooden” A kneeling John Wooden is surrounded by players — well, players’ legs to be more accurate — in this sculpture to honor our Hoosier born, UCLA coach. ___21.5 Straight at Illinois

Page 5: Notice: Indiana Sports Corp. on Left Indiana Convention Center Ahead St. John’s Catholic Church on Right

___21.6 ONE WAY LEFT at “T” on to Capitol Notice: “ ” (Stay in Left Lane) It is home to the Indianapolis Colts and was the site of the 2012 Super Bowl. ___ 21.8 LEFT on South Street (The bottom of the One Mile Square) Notice: Rolls Royce Building and of course White Castle. ___21.9 LEFT on Illinois Street

Notice on Right: The Indianapolis Union Station was the first union station in the world. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

___22.2 “St. Elmo’s Steak House” 127 S. Illinois St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in since 1902. It is the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location

___ Get in far LEFT lane

___22.3 LEFT at the Indianapolis Artsgarden on to Washington Street.

Notice on the Right the Indiana Repertory Theater with it’s beautiful carvings.

___22.4 STRAIGHT at Capitol. (Stay in 3rd lane from Left)

“Indiana State Capitol and Government Center”

Indiana is one of the few states in the nation that has all three branches of government operating out of the historic state capitol building. It is constructed of Indiana limestone and white oak. The beautiful stained glass rotunda window is original and made from German glass.

___22.7 STRAIGHT at West Street (The west boundary of the Mile Square) (Get in the Center Lane)

Notice on Right: The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art The IMAX theater, the and the NCAA Headquarters (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Trivia: NCAA was founded in 1906 by Theodore Roosevelt

Stop Light, Notice the entrance to , look to your left for a back side view of Victory Field.

___23.0 White River State Park covers 250 acres It operates outside of the state park system and the Department of Natural Resources. This was done so the Park would be without restrictions often placed on state agencies, and so they could think “outside the box” for present and future developments.

Page 6: Indiana Central Canal. And Canal Walk: The canal was originally engineered in the 1830s as a way to ship goods through the State of Indiana, but the project went bankrupt and the Indianapolis section of the canal was the only section that was ever dug. Although the canal was never used for what it was intended, recent restoration and development have changed the area and it is currently functioning as a cultural center within the city. The Canal Walk is within the heart of White River State Park. Having a state park in the middle of a major city is unusual.

___23.2 Cross White River ___23.6 Entrance to the

Indianapolis Zoo and The Indianapolis Zoo is the only institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium, and as a botanical garden. The zoo is a private non-profit organization, receiving no tax support and is supported entirely by membership fees, admissions, donations, sales, grants, and an annual fundraiser.

Merge into the Right Lane ___23.8 RIGHT on to White River Parkway Notice: White River on the Right ___24.1 RIGHT at the New York Street Bridge Crossing White River

IUPUI Campus

Founded in 1969, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is an urban campus that covers 509 acres. As a core campus of Indiana University, IUPUI is governed by the IU Board of Trustees.

Michael Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium

Several years after the , the Carroll Stadium opened as a new Field Turf soccer/infield. In addition to track & field, the facility can accommodate field sports such as soccer, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, and many others. Stadium seating for 12,111 patrons. The oval, 400-meter, eight-lane track is made up of a Mondo running surface and 48-inch lanes. Carroll Stadium hosted both the 2006 and 2007 USA Track and Field Championships, while having also hosted the 1988 Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field, IHSAA Lacrosse State Championships, the Horizon League Championships, the 2001 World Police and Fire Games, NCAA soccer & track competitions and other marquee events. During the summers, the facility is used for IUPUI Sport Complex Summer Camps. It is currently the temporary home to the new Indiana Pro Soccer team known as the “Indy Eleven.”

___24.7 LEFT on University Blvd. ___24.9 STRAIGHT at Michigan Street

Page 7: The Indiana University Health People Mover

Overhead is a 1.4-mile long, 4 ft. narrow gauge people mover. The system opened in June, 2003, to connect the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital, and James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children. The dual-track system is open to the public and operates around the clock. During the daytime, a train departs automatically every six minutes. It is notable for being the only private transportation system in the United States constructed to run above public streets.

___25.3 LEFT at at the Stop Light Notice on Right: “Bloch Cancer Survivors Park” Located on a triangle of about 1 1/2 acres surrounded by Indiana Ave., 10th St. and University Ave.

___25.4 STRAIGHT at 10th Street ___26.2 LEFT at 16th at the “T” ___26.3 STRAIGHT at Harding Street

Notice on LEFT: Stadium Lofts. Located on the original site of an Indiana Landmark built 1931. The Baseball Field was formerly known by Perry Stadium, , and Victory Stadium. ___26.8 Cross White River ___27.0 STRAIGHT at Lafayette Avenue ___27.5 STRAIGHT at Kessler Blvd. (Shell Station on your Right) ___27.8 STRAIGHT at Tibbs Avenue ___28.3 WELCOME TO SPEEDWAY AT OVERPASS NOTICE ON RIGHT: Brickyard Crossing Golf Course 500 Race Track turn 2 ___28.7 Tunnel Entrance to the “Hall of Fame Museum”

The Hall of Fame Museum was established in 1956 to display race vehicles and memorabilia, principally associated with the Indianapolis 500 race and is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing. In 1987, the Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark.

The Racing Capital of the World Main Entrance to 500 Track ___29.31 At the Roundabout we will take the 2nd exit on to Main Street. ___ Exit LEFT into parking lot. We will park so you can have a photo opportunity with the track in the back ground, if you choose to take pictures. (After the rush to the restrooms.)

Meet at Dawson’s across the street for lunch. (Rest room inside at the back)

WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF SPEEDWAY “More than a day in May”___