More About City Market Catacombs Tours - May through October 2022
In partnership with Indianapolis City Market, Indiana Landmarks offers guided tours of the Catacombs, a Roman-looking expanse of brick arches beneath the outdoor Whistler Plaza of City Market. Along the way, guides share stories of two historic buildings, City Market and Tomlinson Hall. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and depart from the mezzanine level of Indianapolis City Market.
The Catacombs qualify as both a ruin and a redevelopment opportunity. They’re what remains of Tomlinson Hall, an imposing building whose main hall seated more than 3,500 people. Dietrich Bohlen designed the hall and City Market in 1886. He also designed Indiana Landmarks’ Morris-Butler House. Tomlinson Hall burned in January 1958, turning Market Street into an icy lake as firefighters battled the blaze. The city took down the remains later that year and today an arch from the hall is all that remains above ground. Our Catacombs don’t have bones or crypts — at least none that we know of — but rather scores of brick barrel-vaulted arches that remain from what was the basement of Tomlinson Hall.
TOUR SCHEDULE 2022
Tours are offered on select Saturdays from May through October. Tours will run every 15 minutes, beginning at 10am, on the following dates:
May 7 and 21
June 4 and 18
July 2, 16, and 30
August 20
September 3 and 17
October 1, 15, and 29
TICKETS
$12 per person (age 12 & up)
$10 per member of Indiana Landmarks
$6 per child (age 6-11)
Free for children age 5 & under (no strollers)
Purchase tickets in advance Click for Details
The Catacombs qualify as both a ruin and a redevelopment opportunity. They’re what remains of Tomlinson Hall, an imposing building whose main hall seated more than 3,500 people. Dietrich Bohlen designed the hall and City Market in 1886. He also designed Indiana Landmarks’ Morris-Butler House. Tomlinson Hall burned in January 1958, turning Market Street into an icy lake as firefighters battled the blaze. The city took down the remains later that year and today an arch from the hall is all that remains above ground. Our Catacombs don’t have bones or crypts — at least none that we know of — but rather scores of brick barrel-vaulted arches that remain from what was the basement of Tomlinson Hall.
TOUR SCHEDULE 2022
Tours are offered on select Saturdays from May through October. Tours will run every 15 minutes, beginning at 10am, on the following dates:
May 7 and 21
June 4 and 18
July 2, 16, and 30
August 20
September 3 and 17
October 1, 15, and 29
TICKETS
$12 per person (age 12 & up)
$10 per member of Indiana Landmarks
$6 per child (age 6-11)
Free for children age 5 & under (no strollers)
Purchase tickets in advance Click for Details
Date & Time
October 1, 2022
10:00am
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
10/15/2022, 10/29/2022
Location
City Market
222 E Market St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact Info
Indiana Landmarks
Learn More
Communities
Add to My Calendar
Did you know you can follow any of our 175 Special Interest calendars and stay informed better than ever before? See them here. You can also create your own public or private calendar here. Post events to your calendar and ours at the same time! Terms and conditions may vary based on the policies of your local Town Planner publisher.
To learn more, watch our intro video!
Carpenter’s multi-media Home Marketing System can expose your home to more potential buyers than anyone else. Reach more buyers than just with a sign in your yard and an internet listing. My job is to sell your home faster, for more money and with less inconvenience to you. Buying or selling, call me. 317-432-5285
The Humane Society for Boone County is a private not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization almost entirely volunteer operated and dedicated to the task of animal welfare, rescue and education in Boone County, Indiana. The shelter operates through a network of generous donors, volunteers and foster families. 877-473-6722
9893 N Michigan Road(317) 228-9920
Providing a range of hair services including men’s haircuts, women’s haircuts, kids' haircuts, color services, and waxing to keep you looking sharp. Supercuts also offers professional haircare products at affordable prices.
Eat. Drink. Love. More than just a typical coffee shop. From our award winning specialty coffee to our unique and quirky menu, Just Love Coffee in Carmel is a great spot for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
317.296.3903