American Legion Mall — Attraction in Indianapolis

Its an old structure from back when people cared about having grand places that I suppose made them feel like they were building a new Europe and its sad that the time may have passed when great buildings will be commissioned. I suppose that would require great people (not many heroes around) or events ( aside 9/11) or heaven forbid a war to inspire such a thing. Its odd to think but I suppose future generations will read these reviews to peer back into the minds of people alive now in our present day. Perhaps Ill start detailing a different sort of narrative in my reviews and maybe Ill pioneer a movement. All I know is humanity has a long way to go before all nations can unite towards the goal of leaving this planet (written at the time humanity begins to suffer the wreckless years after the industrial revolution and we begin our attempts at reversing the damage but I feel we are most likely too late. We may have time to leave behind artificial life that will hopefully be more peaceful and be the ones that will inherit the vast cosmos and learn how this all came to be. And maybe they will clone us from the ashes. I often wonder if that hasnt happened already. And what we think are aliens are just the AI from the civilization before us that try to remain hidden so their secret remains and because they fear our reaction. The missing link may not be found because it may have been how humanity was brought back...having our DNA spliced into the only species available by the AI....and perhaps thats why we struggle with our base instincts and or rational sentient part of our being....a fractured hybrid...

With a similar feel to the Mall in D.C. and as one of the only large green spaces in downtown Indy, this mall has so much potential. However, it's an UNSAFE, wasted green space.

Every single Saturday -- often all day -- and through the week, the City allows a huge group of people to be fed in the Mall (right across from our beautiful Central Library). The area is not safe, especially as a petite female.

Two good friends live nearby. We have been verbally harassed several times walking past the park or into the library. All their trash litters the area. Today there was a shooting/murder in the park.

It is mind-boggling that the City allows the park to be used this way. I have lived in and travel often to other big cities. Not once have I seen them turn over their major green space in this manner.

PLEASE find a more appropriate place to feed the un-housed than downtown's only large...

The American Legion Mall in Indianapolis offers a serene escape in the heart of the city, featuring beautiful green spaces and memorials that honor our veterans. While it faces challenges with homelessness that impact the community and the dedicated staff at the headquarters building, their commitment to serving both veterans and the public is commendable. The mall serves as a gathering place for events and reflection, showcasing the resilience of the community. Efforts to improve the area continue, making it a hopeful space for...