Journey Through Time at the Old Indianapolis Fire Department Headquarters

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from anywhere in East Central Indiana, you will want to get onto I-70 W. Follow I-70 W for approximately 40 miles until you reach the exit for I-65 S towards Louisville. Continue on I-65 S for about 5 miles. Take exit 112A for I-70 E toward Columbus. Merge onto I-70 E and continue for about half a mile. Take exit 83A toward Washington St. After exiting, continue straight onto E Washington St. and make a right onto S Meridian St. After a few blocks, turn left onto E New York St. The Old Indianapolis Fire Department Headquarters Building will be on your left at 301 E New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Parking may be available on the street or in nearby parking lots, which may incur a fee.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by taking a bus from your location in East Central Indiana to the Indianapolis Public Transit (IndyGo) hub. Depending on where you are, you may need to transfer buses. Once you arrive at the IndyGo hub, take the Route 8 bus towards Washington St. and get off at the Washington St. and Meridian St. stop. From there, walk east on Washington St. until you reach S Meridian St., then turn left and walk north until you reach E New York St. Turn left again, and the Old Indianapolis Fire Department Headquarters Building will be on your left at 301 E New York St. Keep in mind that IndyGo bus fares are approximately $1.75 for a one-way trip.