Postcard 1960s Indiana Indianapolis Christmas on the Circle Next Day Shipping
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Postcard 1960s Indiana Indianapolis Christmas on the Circle Next Day Shipping. Fun Facts about the Circle of Lights. Next Day ShippingThe image shows the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, decorated as a giant Christmas tree for the annual Circle of Lights celebration. This historic landmark, located at Monument Circle, stands 284 feet 6 inches tall—just 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. While the monument was dedicated in 1902 to honor Indiana's veterans of various 19th-century wars, the tradition of transforming it into the "world's tallest Christmas tree" officially began in 1962. Fun Facts about the Circle of Lights The Lights: The display consists of 52 strands of garland containing 4,784 colored LED bulbs. Military Tribute: Each bulb color represents a branch of the U.S. Military: green for the Army, clear for the Air Force, blue for the Navy, yellow for the Coast Guard, and red for the Marines. The Topper: The 30-foot bronze statue of Victory (often called "Miss Indiana") atop the monument serves as the "tree topper".
