Flowers Everywhere!

One hot day last July, I left Roberts Photo on South Meridian and happened to look up at one of the buildings across the street. It was in the process of being restored and adapted for use as offices or condos. 


Good! 


The building's surface has been cleaned, it's red brick practically gleaming in the hot sun, bringing out the floral details of its cornices.


So far, I haven't been able to find much more information about it. I think in a previous life it had been the long-time location of a party novelty company which moved to another location many years back. The main business currently at the site is the Old Spaghetti Factory, located at 210 South Meridian Street. The building is among those located in the Warehouse District of Indianapolis, which began its existence in the mid-1800's as a place where shoppers could go to purchase goods previously available only out of state.

Cleaning has revealed details of the beautiful structure

The area thrived until the Great Depression, when businesses struggled and failed, leaving the buildings to become decrepit and dour. Since 1995, astounding results have revealed the beauty of many of the old buildings, giving them new lives as restaurants, hotels and condominiums 

210 South Meridian Street is the address for
 The Old Spaghetti Factory, it's main entrance under the OPEN sign.