Preserve Greater Indy

Miss out on the mystery of the Smith Family Mausoleum at our event at Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery last year? Join us for more behind-the-scenes discoveries this Sunday: https://fb.me/e/2XPjMTGGg

Flat grave markers were popularized in the early twentieth century with the Memorial Park Movement, also providing a less costly option for marking the grave of a loved one. However, flat markers are particularly susceptible to machinery, fertilizers and w**d killers, and, of course, sinking. Join us at Crown Hill Cemetery on September 3rd to learn how to locate these lost monuments! https://fb.me/e/2XPjMTGGg

Memorial photos on gravestones are not a new phenomenon. Catharine Dieter Sickel was born in Hesse, Germany on January 16, 1847. She moved with her family to the United States when she was six years old. She died December 21, 1884 at the age of 37, leaving behind her husband Ferdinand and sons John and Edward.

Her stone is just one of the gems at . Join PGI on September 17th to help with a conditions inventory to enable Crown Hill plan for future preservation of monuments like Catharine's!

Tree trunk or stump gravestones saw a surge in popularity during the rural cemetery movement. Though associated with the Woodman of the World, they could have many meanings, such as symbolizing a life cut short or the brevity of life. Come check out the many intricate memorials at Crown Hill Cemetery and help PGI with a conditions inventory September 17th.

🎉🎉 It’s our birthday! 🎉🎉

Seven years ago, we launched Preserve Greater Indy. Our mission? Connect and empower advocates of preservation.

Since 2015, we have hosted The Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists, created a campaign, hosted bicycle tours around Indianapolis, organized architectural scavenger hunts, promoted well-loved and time-worn buildings via “heart bombs,” conducted surveys, and hosted trivia nights.

Over the years, we’ve partnered with the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana Humanities, the Indiana Medical History Museum, RBCoYP, Indiana Landmarks, Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis (HUNI), INHP, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and several fantastic breweries (including Metazoa Brewing Company, Centerpoint Brewing, Taxman CityWay), and more!

Thank you for coming to events, contributing to social media campaigns, and advocating for preservation of authentic places. We cant wait for the next seven years.

Say hello to Preserve Greater Indy! We’re an inclusive group looking to connect and engage those with a passion for preservation and community revitalization in Central Indiana. Check out our 'about' section or just follow along to find out more. We think you’ll like what you see!

Head to our Instagram to play this year’s Architecture game COURTHOUSE MADNESS, pitting Indiana’s 32 oldest standing courthouses against each other to see which prevails!