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The Broad Ripple Gazette
Vol. 14 No. 9
Including the Cultural Districts and Midtown: Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, and Meridian St.
page 16
Crossword page 13
Apr 28 - May 11, 2017
The 1950s-themed fund raiser was held at the old Governor’s Mansion.
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Meridian Street Foundation By Mario Morone
mario@broadripplegazette.com Meridian Street Foundation President Tom Shortridge is an Indiana native who returned home in the mid-2000s. He recently discussed his background and the non-profit group he leads. “While I was born and raised in Indianapolis, I moved back here eight years ago from Plainfield, New Jersey where I lived for 24 years.” While there, he was president of the Hillside Avenue Historic District, one of six historic districts in Plainfield, where back in the day, there were a variety of beautiful old homes built. Coming full circle back here in Indianapolis, Shortridge says, “I was a board member of the Meridian Street Foundation for several years after returning to Indianapolis. In 2016, they asked me to become Treasurer. When the President’s spot was vacated, I was asked to take over, but they needed an individual (Ed Free who was eventually named) to succeed me The grand staircase at the old Governor’s Mansion. as Treasurer before I assumed my current duties as President.” “We are not really a neighborhood association, rather we are geared more toward preservation of the historical nature of the area. There are a big mix of residential lots where one can see a variety of beautiful architecture. Also included in the MSF district is Tarkington Tower. On Saturday, March 4, we had a membership event at the old Governor’s Mansion at 4343 N. Meridian Street. Its purpose was to give people a chance to get to know each other and keep a voice in the community. Many years ago, the mansion had some repair and maintenance issues that needed addressing, now the current owners, Dr. John and Elaine Klein, have made improvements and restorations to keep its historical presence,” he said. In addition to historical land use issues, Shortridge mentioned some of the Foundation’s other work: “One of the things the MSF does annually with help from donations from its members is decorate the lamp posts lining Meridian Street from 40th Street north to Westfield Boulevard with greenery and bows
Above: Although it opened at 8am, there was still quite a line on the sidewalk at Indy CD and Vinyl at 12:30pm. Below: Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars playing behind Indy CD and Vinyl. Sarah playing guitar with Mina Keohane on the keyboard. Bottom: Thunder Raintree playing behind Luna Music.
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National Record Store Day was Saturday, April 22. Indy CD and Vinyl, 806 Broad Ripple Avenue [H4 on map], and Luna Music, 5202 College Avenue [PP23 on map], joined in as always, offering special releases on vinyl.
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