Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 November 1997 — Page 36

OLD-WORLD ELEGANCE -Ornamental street lighting, arched bridges and an expanse of “WATERMARK” BY THE WATER S EDGE — Watermark open water give a distinct European ambiance to downtown’s canal and Its adjacent Development has brought upscale housing to the canal’s east apartments, homes, and condominiums. bank.

Historic Canal Has Become Downtown Housing, Recreation Hub The historic Central Canal, now re- canal project. They range from upscale and served by a series of pedestrian walkways for hiking, jogging, and cybuilt in the downtown area and extended townhomes, to apartments in a variety of bridges, the canal extends from the banks ^ we u ^ ^ spa^ 0 f Milito White River, has become a magnet styles and price ranges, and to renovated of White River to the fountain pool just ^ ^ restored Washington Street for center-city housing, commercial de- historic homes in nearby neighborhoods, south of St. Clair Street. bridge, Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Muvelopment and recreation. Residents are attracted by the loca- SCUI n f and IMAX theater. East of the City officials estimate that about 1,900 tion, which is within walking distance of Unique RDCraation Access fountain pool at the north end is the housing units have been built or are Monument Circle, and by the ambiance People who live along the canal have distinctive monument to the cruiser Inunder construction in the vicinity of the of the canal itself. Lined by walkways direct access to White River State Park's dianapolis, which was torpedoed and sunk late in World War n. Also nearby is

the historic Walker Theatre.

The commute to most downtown office buildings is a five-to-seven block walk, and the state government complex abuts the canal. Circle Centre’s retailing is close at hand, and the IUPUI campus begins one block west of the development area. Also within walking distance are the Indianapolis-Marion County Cen-

tral Library and RCA Dome.

A Variety of Living Options Hundreds of apartment units—at Canal Square, the Gardens of Canal Court, Canal Walk, and Canal Overlook—have been constructed in recent years. Many of them include fireplaces and controlledaccess parking garages. A restored building at Senate Avenue and Walnut Street now houses Senate Manor Apartments. Mansur Development’s Watermark project includes upscale single-family homes and condominiums. A number of

homesites are still available.

To the north along Fayette Street, 19 homes have been remodeled and sold to new owners. To the northwest, historic Ransom Place is undergoing a widescale renovation, which includes neariy

BRIDGE TO INDIANAPOLIS—A pedestrian bridge near the north end canal pond leads from the west side to the

monument to the U. S. S. Indianapolis, a cruiser lost during World War II.

Move In Our Circle M 2 Saturday, November 8, 1997