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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 State Fair Judge

& Happy Holidays from the Blue Ribbon Team A Christmas Note From All of Us at Cernunnos Foundation & Blue Ribbon Team As the year

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DePew Memorial Fountain

March 11, 2025 State Fair Judge

Depew Memorial Fountain: The Heart of University Park, Indianapolis In the bustling heart of downtown Indianapolis, nestled within the historic University Park, stands the Depew

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Indianapolis from Crown Hill, just below the highest point in the county.
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A love poem for Indianapolis

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 State Fair Judge

By Brobot, prompted by the State Fair Judge The City of Swamps and Stars I: In the heart of a land carved by ice and

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Indianapolis Man Made museums Reviews

The Eiteljorg Museum

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 State Fair Judge

This building is special for what it contains….but as far as architecture goes. Its ok. That is a terrible thing to say too, because the

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Eli Lilly Water Treatment
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Lilly Sewage Company?

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 State Fair Judge

What If Eli Lilly Took Over Sewage Treatment in Indianapolis? Indianapolis has a problem—a problem shared by many cities but compounded by its industrial backbone.

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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 State Fair Judge

This may be the worst image of the Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle downtown ever taken. Which is why I used it.

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The Indiana State House

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 State Fair Judge

Located on the west side of downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State House is as imposing and magnificent as government building are supposed to be. Even

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The City Market

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 State Fair Judge

Of the things that have come up and died back over and over in Indianapolis, one of my personal favorites is City Market. At its

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 State Fair Judge

Personally, I think the hundreds of millions that Indianapolis and other cities spend on supporting sports teams are resources that have better uses. That said,

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Indianapolis tee shirts

Napghanistan Tee

August 9, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

Most of the time, I keep my representations of Indianapolis super posi. Being an honest sort, I cannot always do that. That said, I still

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Indiana Convention Center
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Indiana Convention Center

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 State Fair Judge

When we talk about important buildings in Indianapolis, we sometimes have to acknowledge the less attractive ones for their value. Such is the case with

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Victory Field front gate view
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Victory Field

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 State Fair Judge

If you love the aesthetics and tradition of baseball, you will be hard pressed to find a better overall experience (even in the Major Leagues)

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The Fountain at Fountain Square
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Fountain Square

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 State Fair Judge

On the Southeast side of Indianapolis, you will find Fountain Square. An old neighborhood, that is full of character and has a variety of charms.

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Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park

July 23, 2024July 25, 2024 State Fair Judge

I want to open this review with the statement that what I am about to say brings me no pleasure. The park has done nothing

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The Indiana State Museum

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 State Fair Judge

The Indiana State Museum is located on West Washington Street in Indianapolis and serves as a significant cultural and educational institution in the state. Here’s

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Saint Mary Catholic Church

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 State Fair Judge

When we talk about significant landmarks in Indianapolis, IN; 317 North New Jersey Street in Historic Lockerbie Square has to be mentioned. The St Mary

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Lucas Oil Stadium
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Lucas Oil Stadium

July 5, 2024 State Fair Judge

Home of the Indianapolis Colts! Seen from the corner of South Street and Capitol Avenue, Lucas Oil Stadium is a sight to behold. 272 feet

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Indianapolis Arts Garden

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 State Fair Judge

When Indianapolis made the ill fated but not so surprising move to single handedly bring back malls by attempting to hop on the coat tails

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Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch
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Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 State Fair Judge

One of the old treasures in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana is the Central Branch of the Indianapolis Library. A beautiful building housing 293,000 square foot of

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The Kile Oak

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 State Fair Judge

This ancient white oak is a hidden gem on the eastside of Indianapolis. Tucked into a corner of the Irvington neighborhood, she is believed to

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The Athenaeum

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 State Fair Judge

One of my favorite buildings in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This cultural center is built in the German Renaissance style and sits off the once again

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The City-County Building.

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 State Fair Judge

If you travel the State of Indiana, you will find that we have some of the most beautiful official public buildings in the country. Our

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Indianapolis Man Made Statues

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 State Fair Judge

The Circle One of several that make Indianapolis the Circle City. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis is an iconic landmark and a

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The Murat Shrine
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Murat Shrine

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 State Fair Judge

As far as pretty buildings in downtown Indianapolis go, this one is always near the top of a list. Usually its the list of different

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The Indianapolis Children’s Museum

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 State Fair Judge

If you ask anyone for things for families to do in Indianapolis, on top of most lists will be the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. The Children’s

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The dancing girl of Mass Ave

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 State Fair Judge

Ok, her real name is Ann Dancing. My disrespect is sincere though. Of all the great art created in this city. Of all the beautiful

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The Scottish Rite Cathedral

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 State Fair Judge

One of the things you will notice about the more attractive architecture in downtown Indianapolis is that most of it is in very old Churches

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Lady Victory Tee Shirt

May 12, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

Embrace your Indianapolis pride with our exclusive Tee Shirt featuring a stunning portrayal of Lady Liberty atop the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the

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Indy skyline from the east.

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 State Fair Judge

One of my biggest beefs with the world is the fact that the east side gets no love from the world….not even east side residents.

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The Benjamin Harrison Home

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 State Fair Judge

A local favorite for grade school field trips and historical buffs alike, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the former home

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Indiana Repertory Theatre

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 State Fair Judge

As for Indianapolis landmarks, few are as beautiful as the facade of the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Unfortunately it has been treated like most of the

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Fall Creek Road from Geist to MLK

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 State Fair Judge

This ride had the practical reason of I needed to go downtown. It was a nice day so I made a quick trip up to

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Indianapolis Man Made Statues

Buddhist Statue

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 State Fair Judge

Who doesn’t appreciate a public statue. They are one of the great thing humans make. This one is located at a temple park on the

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Indianapolis from Indiana avenue

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 State Fair Judge

Driving into Indianapolis on Indiana Avenue offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic thoroughfare. Indiana Avenue holds a special

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Naptown Love

April 27, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

Nestled in the heart of the American Midwest lies a city with a spirit as vibrant as its skyline, where the beat of innovation harmonizes

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Union Station

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 State Fair Judge

It has been a long time since you could really see Union Station and get a good photo. Downtown has grown to the point of

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Anything but ‘Indy A No Place’

April 22, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

The Indianapolis Nickname Tee “Embrace the Spirit of Indianapolis with Our Exclusive Nickname Tee! Show off your Hoosier pride with our one-of-a-kind tee featuring the

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A citizen of no mean city.

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 State Fair Judge

Since I first saw these words I have been taken by them. And by taken, I mean I was fooled. Haha. They do mean what

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Indy flag and map tee shirt

April 18, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

Introducing the Ultimate Indianapolis Mashup Tee! Showcase your Indy pride in style with our exclusive tee featuring a vibrant mashup of the iconic Indianapolis flag

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 State Fair Judge

I am not a huge race fan, but this time of year it would be insane to claim to be hyping Indy, and not promptly

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Indy skyline tee

April 16, 2024February 21, 2025 State Fair Judge

I cannot believe that I didn’t put this up with the photo of the Indianapolis skyline that I shared yesterday. At any rate, you can

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Indianapolis skyline at sunset

April 15, 2024 State Fair Judge

I figure the only appropriate way to open a page about Indianapolis is by putting up a picture of the skyline. Spread the love

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