Indianapolis Neighborhoods - South Garfield Park / South Village / Madison Ave Pt.1

This south side neighborhood sits between Garfield Park and the South Meridian/Concord neighborhood I featured last month. This area has become blighted over the years; sacrificed in the pre-interstate era of using Madison Ave as an expressway to allow for large amounts of automobile traffic to come from and go to the south side. A mile long trench was dug through the neighborhood to allow for this. Much like many older and neglected neighborhoods around Indy, it has its own unique charm.

Part 1 : South of Manual High school


Intersection of Madison Ave and Pleasant Run Pkwy.


Like the door says; be sure to bring your credit cards.

Madison Ave Flowers. I would have liked to see that neon sign back when it was in its prime.

Ruins, yes...But has nothing to do with Greek mythology

Lone trash can in the alley.

I like this building.

Close to Manual High school

Let's get a closer look.

Madison Ave; never really noticed this while driving before.

This portolet has a view of the Indy skyline.

Near Madison and Troy avenues.

Do you really? You could show some good faith by doing something about that faded, gigantic billboard.

Skyline from Madison Ave.

We have a "Magnificent Mile"? Cool!

North on Madison.