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Before the dust settles on the holiday season, Hoosier History Live will explore the impact of a man who, during a Christmas Eve visit to Monument Circle in the 1930s, found the center of Indianapolis "dark and depressing". So Edward Pierre, an influential architect, crusaded for the first ornaments to be placed on trees at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in 1947. This was decades before what's now called the "Circle of Lights", which began in 1962.

The impact of Edward Pierre (1890-1971) on Monument Circle during the holiday season is just one of the aspects of his career and life that we will spotlight during the show. Pierre, who co-founded the architectural firm of Pierre & Wright and served as president of the Indiana Society of Architects, also designed dozens of other buildings, including the Indiana State Library; Bush Stadium (the former home of the Indianapolis Indians, which opened in 1931 as Perry Stadium), storefronts in Broad Ripple and residential homes in such northside Indianapolis neighborhoods as Meridian-Kessler and Williams Creek Estates. Nelson will be joined by two guests:

• Lisa Hendrickson, the granddaughter of Edward Pierre and an Indianapolis-based author, editor and owner of a public relations business, Lisa Hendrickson Communications. She wrote about the distinguished architect (whom Lisa called 'Grandpa Ed') in the spring 2022 issue of Traces, the magazine published by the Indiana Historical Society.

• And Carol Street, the undergraduate research archivist at the University of Kentucky. Carol formerly was the archivist for the Ball State University Architectural Archives, where the architectural records of Pierre & Wright are housed; she says she "fell in love" with Pierre's designs while working on the archives.

Could the White River make the new city of Indianapolis a major center for shipping in the 1820s? Could a steamboat arrive and depart in the 1830s, or would it get stuck on a sandbar? And, nearly 200 years later, has the depth of the waterway changed in the Indy metro area?

Hoosier History Live will plunge into these and other issues about the White River. Its west fork flows through Indianapolis, which was created in the wilderness of the 1820s to be the new state capital city. Many historic accounts discuss how state leaders assumed the White River would be navigable for a range of watercraft. When a steamboat called the "General Hanna" (its owner was Robert Hanna, a military commander) got stuck in 1831 on a sandbar just south of the city, where it remained for six weeks and became an object of ridicule, the challenges with navigability were obvious.

This week were hanging out with Davey Allen who recently moved back to Indiana and has recently released a new solo record called Pisces.

Davey Allen is a versatile songwriter, musician, and artist. His work is deeply rooted in the vast American songbook. Though his family migrated north from rural Tennessee in the 1950’s Allen’s music retains a southern quality and grit. 

Davey has toured extensively as a solo artist and as keyboardist for rock hall of famer Eric Burdon. In addition, he has toured as a member of the Stone Foxes and Johnzo West + The Wayward Souls. Allen also fronts LA-country band Davey And The Midnights. Davey is an advocate of many social causes and has previously donated a portion of his album sales to the Dolores Huerta Foundation. 

For more on Davey and his projects: http://www.daveyallenmusic.com/

Bandcamp: https://daveyallen.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gYteP3ZniMMzTkI7RZ4yd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davey_allen/

The Made in Indy Podcast sits down to chat with Patrick Burtch & Mike Angel of Square Cat Vinyl. Named one of the top records stores in the country, Square Cat Vinyl is the heartbeat of the Fountain Square music scene; And with Mike & Patrick at the helm it’s obvious why. Creating a unique nostalgic yet modern experience, Square Cat is in a league of its own. While leafing though a top tier selection of records, you can grab a beer or coffee, check out a live show, or just relax. The Made In Indy Podcast did just that! Not only did we have some of the best espresso the city has to offer, but some of the best conversation too. The pair clued us in about how it all began. From donut shops to bands to music festivals; Square Cat Vinyl is the continuum of work that revolves around loving what you do, doing for others, and making your dreams a reality. Dive in & have a listen. With a new location and a solo music album from Mike on the horizon; 2020 is looking great for Square Cat Vinyl. Keep on spinning SCV, Indy is listening.