Some images from Back Home Again, in Indiana

**macwilkin** · 9th April 07, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Mike1

It is certainly not as universally recognizable as the Wallace Monument, but an impressive structure all the same.

What about General Lew Wallace, Mike?

T.

**McClef** · 9th April 07, 11:44 AM

In response to Scott Gilmore's comment.

I don't think that it's just America where this happens, modern buildings the world over have developed a large degree of sameness and monuments do not have the scale and variety.

Modernism has taken over and abstract colourful shapes seem to be the order of the day.

**Scott Gilmore** · 9th April 07, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

In response to Scott Gilmore's comment.

I don't think that it's just America where this happens, modern buildings the world over have developed a large degree of sameness and monuments do not have the scale and variety.

Modernism has taken over and abstract colourful shapes seem to be the order of the day.(

Too bad. There does seem to be a greater degree of what I think of that old pioneering can-do spirit in some isolated parts of the world, but rarely does it manifest itself as elegantly as the neo-classic monument shown in Mike1's lead post.

**Mike1** · 9th April 07, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

What about General Lew Wallace, Mike?

I was wondering where you were.

I figured you might enjoy the images.

Wallace's home was in Crawfordsville, about 30 miles south of where I am.

**gilmore** · 9th April 07, 12:41 PM

It's always comforting to see a monument to Southern marksmanship.

**macwilkin** · 9th April 07, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by gilmore

It's always comforting to see a monument to Southern marksmanship.

Sir, I find your comment to be extremely disrespectful and insulting. I would never, as the proud descendant of Union soldiers, make such a comment towards Confederate dead. They are all Americans now, united in death and bravery.

Todd

**Riverkilt** · 9th April 07, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the pics Mike1,

I saw the Soldiers and Sailors Monument for the first and last time in 1965 when Indie was part of my sales territory.

Don't recall the high rises so close....remember it as much more open. Guessing some of the new buildings have sprouted in the 42 years since I was there.

Ron
Who's Scott ancestors came to Indiana with a land grant for service in the War of 1812.