Monument Circle - Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is the focal point of "Monument Circle" in the center of Indianapolis, IN. The 284 feet tall neoclassical monument is made of oolitic limestone and bronze. It was erected to honor Hoosiers who were veterans of the American Revolution, territorial conflicts that partially led up to the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the US Civil War, and the Spanish American War.

(This picture borrowed from the wikipedia entry for the monument.)

Most buildings around the circle are rounded. The building below selected lights for the windows that fit the Independence Day theme.

Several restaurants are located on or near the circle. The entrance to the Indianapolis Symphony's home is on the circle. There is also a bank and radio station. The dome of the state capitol building is framed by the buildings lining the few blocks to the west of the monument.

Looking up at the statues on the monument at night (above) and toward the monument on a cloudy day (below).