Near East Side

The beloved "Charlie Brown" building was slated for demolition by the city a couple of years ago, but was recently rehabilitated, with support from a Local Initiatives Support Coalition facade grant.

In the 1940s, the diminutive brick building was home to a repair shop for radios, toasters and irons under names Radio Home Appliance Service and Clark's Radio Services according to the IndyStar. It was also home to a liquor store and hamburger joint. The article further goes on to state:

In the 1950s, it was briefly a Hoffman's package liquor store, then a burger joint with various names: George's Grill, White Steamer, Bud's Grill and Ed's Grill.

Indianapolis Monthly - November 17, 2025

Near East Side Renewal Post (Facebook) - July 18, 2025

Small brick building with large windows, black door, and exterior light fixture, situated on sidewalk with graffiti-covered utility box to the right and hills with trees behind.
Storefront window with colorful lettering that reads 'Great Day Tattoo' and the tagline 'Make it a great day.' The window display includes tattoo designs and decorations, with a white mailbox and a black outdoor lantern mounted on the brick wall beside it.

Irvington

The building at 204 S. Audubon Street in Irvington, Indianapolis, is the former site of Coons' Drug Store, opened by William Irwin Coons and his wife Clara Carvin Coons in the late 19th century, which later became Vollrath Grocery. The building is a historically significant commercial structure within the Irvington neighborhood.

Key Historical Details:

  • Coons' Drug Store: In the late 19th century, William Irwin Coons and Clara Carvin Coons established a drug store at this location.

  • Vollrath Grocery: The building hosted numerous businesses over the years, notably serving as the Vollrath Grocery for an extended period in the mid-20th century.

  • Historic Context: As a commercial building in Irvington, the site contributes to the area's rich history as a cultural center for art, education, and architecture, according to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

  • Vintage Irvington: Vintage Irvington provides detailed historical information about buildings and businesses in the area, including this location.

With this rebrand, we say goodbye to Great Day Tattoo, but hello to the new Wing & Wheel Tattoo in two locations in the Indianapolis area.