Santa Express
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Developed in 1958, the Santa Claus Express was an electric train that transported visitors through a tiny Christmas village. At the end of the ride, Santa Claus waiting to hear the travelers' wishes. When L.S. Ayres closed, the train was donated to the Indiana State Museum, which continues this holiday tradition today.
Image Courtesy of the Indiana Historical Society.
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L.S. Ayres Department Store
L.S. Ayres Department Store was located at the intersection of Washington and Meridian Streets from 1905 to 1992. L.S. Ayres was not just a department store, but an experience that transformed the way women participated in urban society. While…