Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis (former IN 367)

With the exception of two blocks of New York Street to connect to US 31 (Meridian Street), IN 367 followed the entirety of Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis. The street runs from its southwestern terminus at New York Street and Delaware Avenue to 38th Street and Pendleton Pike. The roadway continues as Pendleton Pike / US 36. By the time I-465 was completed, IN 367 was deleted entirely. IN 67 once used Massachusetts Avenue before being realigned, and IN 367 was created from there. Ignoring the break because of I-65/I-70, Massachusetts Avenue is a shorter route between Pendleton Pike and West Street / New York Street.

Massachusetts Avenue is one of the four original diagonal streets in Indianapolis, heading in a northeast-southwest direction. The other three are Virginia Avenue, Kentucky Avenue, and Indiana Avenue.

At Delaware Street, Massachusetts Avenue begins and IN 367 turns onto Massachusetts Avenue from New York Street. Popularly known as Mass Ave, the street is famous for its shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The section of Massachusetts Avenue in downtown is a designated cultural district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The two blocks of New York Street that IN 367 formerly used aren't particularly notable compared to Massachusetts Avenue.

Looking at former IN 367 northbound.

A mural on Mass Ave.

The Murat Shrine Temple, also known as the Old National Centre. Based on Arabic / Moorish Revival architecture, as well as Ancient Egyptian motifs inside the building. This is the headquarters of the Shriners, as well as a popular entertainment venue in Indianapolis.

The next block of Mass Ave.

This might be one of the largest street signs in Indianapolis. On a technicality.

Former IN 367 (Massachusetts Avenue) leaves the original Mile Square as it intersects North and East Streets.

Mass Ave crosses into Chatham Arch.

The Indianapolis Fire Department headquarters and museum is located on Mass Ave.

Mass Ave enters the Bottleworks District, the redevelopment of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant.

A crosswalk that is a public art installation. That sign is almost MUTCD compliant.

This building is the Massachusetts Avenue State Bank. While it is no longer a bank, it is historically significant for John Dillinger's robbery.

This Art Deco building is the former Coca-Cola bottling plant in Indianapolis. As the centerpiece of the Bottleworks District, the main building was converted into a hotel. The side buildings host a food hall, retail, and entertainment spaces.

At the intersection of Davidson Street and Bellefonte Street, Mass Ave in Downtown Indianapolis comes to an end after 0.86 miles. The street used to continue north from here but was cut off by the I-65 / I-70 North Split. The connection is made via Bellefontaine Street and 10th Street.

Massachusetts Avenue / former IN 367 resumes at the intersection of 10th Street and Dorman Street after crossing under I-65 / I-70. The street has left downtown Indianapolis.

North of Downtown Indianapolis, Massachusetts Avenue / former IN 367 really isn't anything special as it runs parallel to railroad tracks in industrial areas. The street ends at 38th Street and Pendleton Pike, the continuation of Massachusetts Avenue. Former IN 367 ends at that intersection and US 36 takes over.

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