Construction work began 35 years ago on what would become Indianapolis' tallest building.
INDIANAPOLIS — Most groundbreaking ceremonies consist of a few dignitaries turning over some dirt with the shiniest of shovels, but in 1987, the folks at Bank One Indiana had other plans.There were fireworks, balloons, a confetti waterfall, a banner drop, a 100-person marching band, four skydivers, and even a skywriter - all while the music of a calliope played in the background. There was also a 22-foot cake served in a replica of the tower.
“I started this back in ‘69 and thought we could get it done in four years. It took a lot longer than one thinks and I’m just glad that time was kind with good health and everybody is still here to see this reach fruition.”Frank McKinney Jr. began planning his tower nearly two decades earlier. McKinney was climbing the ropes in his father’s footsteps at American Fletcher National Bank or AFNB. He became the head of the American Fletcher in 1973.
The Hume-Mansur and Wilking Music buildings were purchased by AFNB in 1973. The nearby Kittles Building on Pennsylvania Street was purchased a few years later.WRTV reporter Ken Nelson reported on the effort to preserve some elements of the structures before they were razed to make way for the new tower.
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