This issue's Random Historic Photo is from 2007. It was when the Dawson Building, 916 Westfield Boulevard [G5 on map], was being razed. Broad Ripple Refinishing had been in the building. The Dawson who built that building is a relative and the current building owner agreed to have the Dawson stone removed so I could have it. It unfortunately fell out of the opening, bounced off the awning and fell to the ground, breaking in two. I do still have the pieces in case they can be reconnected!

Look at your old photos and see what history you can spot, then contact us to help preserve Broad Ripple history. alan@broadripplegazette.com