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The Henry Street Bridge project in downtown Indianapolis continues moving forward.
On Thursday, Oct. 17, city leaders say they uncovered something remarkable near West Henry Street and Kentucky Avenue, along the White River.
Indy DPW tells 13News that crews discovered brick pavers and rail lines from what was once considered to be the first and largest electric railway freight terminal in the United States.
"That history is something that was lost over time and, as we begin the pre-excavation work for Henry Street, we've uncovered that, and so we're excited for that announcement," Indy DPW director Brandon Herget said. "We're excited to learn more about our history in Indianapolis as we begin further work at the site."
The site encompasses the former Greenlawn Cemetery.
Moving forward, the project will be led by a team of archaeologists.
"It's being guided by a community advisory group, so decisions we've made as it relates to contractors, methodologies, things of that nature, that's been under the advisement of the community itself," Herget said.
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