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Home » Photos » The restoration of the South Side Turnverein

The restoration of the South Side Turnverein

  • Betsy L. Brougher and William J. Atkins bought the former South Side Turnverein and renovated it into the headquarters for their company, Point Comfort Underwriters. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • The 20,000-square-foot building's expansive main floor was once taken up almost entirely by a massive gym. Now it's where most of the insurance company employees work. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The 20,000-square-foot building's expansive main floor was once taken up almost entirely by a massive gym. Now it's where most of the insurance company employees work. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The original building included a gym but this court from a former high school was added later. It remains under the carpet that was added for the office. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • The 20,000-square-foot building's expansive main floor was once taken up almost entirely by a massive gym. Now it's where most of the insurance company employees work. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • On the outside of the building, Rudolf Schwarz’s bas-relief was determined to be too damaged to repair. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • Ignition Arts, an Indianapolis firm specializing in fabrications for arts and industry, studied the original and then created a concrete-and-fiberglass reproduction that was hung in the original’s old spot. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • Ignition Arts, an Indianapolis firm specializing in fabrications for arts and industry, studied the original and then created a concrete-and-fiberglass reproduction that was hung in the original’s old spot. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • An interior staircase in disrepair in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The interior staircase after renovation in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • An interior hallway before renovation in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • An interior hallway after renovation in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • A basement area in 2017, before the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • A basement area in 2019, after the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • A basement area in 2017, before the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • A basement area in 2019, after the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Landmarks)

  • The basketball court in 2017, before the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The basketball court remains under the carpet after the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The exterior in 2017, before the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

  • The exterior in 2019, after the renovation. (Photo courtesy of Ratio)

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump made his first campaign appearance in Indianapolis on April 20 at a rally at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Trump rally

The Nature Conservancy's $8.8 million headquarters has a variety of eco-friendly features, including a water system that captures rainwater to flush toilets. The project, which opened in 2011, received LEED platinum certification.

By design

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at 414 W. Vermont St. has served the black community at its current location for nearly 150 years.

Downtown landmark

The 8,500-square-foot Italianate house in the Old Northside neighborhood was built in 1873 by owner/architect Anthon Gerstner.

Majestic and modern

The 39,000-square-foot courthouse on the square in Noblesville was built in 1879.

137 years of history

East-side scrapyard J. Solotken &amp

Wasting away

Indianapolis-based GreenLight Collectibles' product line of miniature cars used to be heavily sports-oriented, including a bass fishing line and IndyCar replicas.

Hot cars, in miniature

Westfield entrepreneur Casey Wright offers her Ninja Zone curriculum at her FUNdamentals gymnastics clubs.

Ninja power

Indianapolis Power & Light's Harding Street station will soon shut down its last coal-powered turbine, for conversion to natural-gas-generated electricity.

End of an era

It was a year of big stories for Indiana business, from the RFRA blowup to Anthem's $54 billion Cigna deal. Also captivating readers were smaller-scale events-Ikea's announcement of a store in Fishers, Bob Kevoian's retirement and more.

2015 TOP STORIES: The year in review

Shane Johnson’s editorial cartoons

Bicyclist Matt Martin makes safety a priority on his daily commute to work downtown.

2014 Year in Photos

Guests board the Harvest Train in Fishers. ITM volunteers serve as ticket-takers.

All aboard

''Little'' Doc Keys has seen growing demand for backbars at Doc's Architectural Salvage.

Salvaged treasures

Beck's Hybrids employees manually pollinate corn varieties grown in its greenhouses, using striped bags to keep track of what was done when.

Sowing the seeds of growth

Vegetation, by Loretta Bennett, pays homage to Gee's Bend quilting.

Healthy collection

Pat Rady coached his Cloverdale High School Clovers on Feb. 18 to an 82-73 win over Greenwood Christian Academy.

Journey of a lifetime

After years of construction, the Cultural Trail opened to great fanfare in 2013. The popular walking and bike path has already helped drive development along its route connecting the city's cultural districts.

2013 Year in Review

Arts and Entertainment Editor Lou Harry unleashed his inner outdoorsman in August at Eagle Creek Park's Go Ape adventure course, which includes a zip line.

2012, in snapshots

Carol Morotti, a designer, and Scott Westphal, a sculptor, built rather than bought a vacation home.

Haven along a river

Tug Coker, left, and Kevin Daniels play basketball superstars Larry Bird and Earvin ''Magic'' Johnson in the Broadway production of ''Magic-Bird.''

Broadway tipoff for ”Magic-Bird”

Sarah and Paul Lushin with Bennett, 10, and Addison, 9. Not pictured: Elliott, 29

The Lushin home

The New York Giants won Super Bowl XLVI

Super Sunday

Lucas Oil Stadium is the site of the NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.

Super sights

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