We’ve seen what life looked like in Indianapolis in the city’s “Golden Age” of the 1920s, and what it looked like when the expansion came to a screeching halt in the Great Depression decade of the 30s.

The 1940s was a decade defined by World War II and Indiana was no different. The archive photos below are filled with snapshots that tell the story – new soliders after the country’s first peacetime conscription, the push to buy defense bonds and the celebration on Monument Circle after Japan’s surrender.

Aside from the ever-present backdrop of the war, the photos also show iconic moments and characters from sports and beyond. From Babe Ruth surrounded by Indy kids at a junior all-star game to a 14-year-old Charles Manson already in trouble with the law, check out the archive photos below to see life in one of the most important decades in American history.

Plus, check out some bonus retro galleries of the holidays through the years.

Indianapolis by the decade: Archive photos show a century of life in Indy

Life in Indianapolis in the 1940s

Thanksgiving and Christmas in Indy through the years

It wasn’t pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs got back on track against the Indianapolis Colts. They returned to their win column after two straight losses, downing Indy at Arrowhead, 23-20 in overtime, to move to 6-5 on the 2025 NFL season. Not only was this a huge victory for the Chiefs, but they also gave one of their potential Wild Card competitors their third defeat of the year. 

It wasn’t Patrick Mahomes and the offense that led the way for Kansas City in this one. Instead, the defense kept them in the game while the Chiefs struggled on the other side of the ball. They allowed Daniel Jones and the Colts’ league-leading attack to gain just 255 total yards, as well as limiting Jonathan Taylor to a paltry 3.6 yards per carry. 

KC’s offense actually put them in danger of losing this game, as one of Indy’s touchdowns came after a Patrick Mahomes interception that set the Colts up in the red zone. Still, the Chiefs did enough on O to get the win, stringing together a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter and overtime to complete the comeback. 

1. Patrick Mahomes

It’s hard to say that Patrick Mahomes is back after this game. He finished Week 12 with 352 yards on 29-of-46 passing, but was shut out of the end zone entirely while throwing a costly interception early in the contest. He did get back to making plays with his legs, though, gaining 30 yards on four carries.

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It wasn’t a fantastic fantasy day for Mahomes, as he finished with 18.08 points in standard leagues. However, it was an encouraging showing for his prospects for the rest of the season. The two-time MVP made several huge plays in this game to get his team the win. He’ll start finding the end zone once again, and it’s clear that this offense still runs through Mahomes’ arm. 

2. Kareem Hunt

At 30 years old, Kareem Hunt just set a new career high. Not in touchdowns, yards, or even yards per attempt, but in carries, as he rushed the ball 30 times against the Indianapolis Colts. He converted them into 104 yards and a touchdown. It wasn’t an incredibly efficient performance, but it’s clear that he has the trust of the coaching staff. So long as Isiah Pacheco remains out, Hunt is a must-start solely due to volume. 

3. Rashee Rice & Xavier Worthy

Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy had arguably their best game as a tandem in this one. Neither found the end zone, but they combined for 12 catches and 200 yards receiving. Rice led the way with eight receptions for 141 yards. 

Both wideouts made huge plays in crunch time to pull out KC’s first one-score victory of the season. Their fantasy managers will be hoping that they can use this game to build momentum for the home stretch of the fantasy campaign and the long-awaited playoffs.

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The Kansas City Chiefs entered Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts at 5-5, sitting third in the AFC West behind the Denver Broncos (9-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (7-4).

The Colts, meanwhile, were one of the AFC’s hottest teams at 8-2, led by quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor.

At halftime, Indianapolis held a 14-6 lead, capitalizing on Patrick Mahomes’ early interception, who finished the half with 14-of-21 passing for 117 yards and one interception.

However, the biggest headline came in the second quarter, when Mahomes reached 35,000 career passing yards, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to achieve the milestone.

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Since being drafted 10th overall in 2017, Mahomes has become the face of the league, now boasting more than 35,000 passing yards along with over 260 passing touchdowns across nine NFL seasons.

Over that span, he has earned two NFL MVPs, three Super Bowl MVPs, three Super Bowl titles, and six Bro Bowl selections.

In 2018, his first year as the Chiefs’ full-time starter, he became just the second player in league history to throw for more than 5,000 yards (5,097) and 50 touchdowns (50), alongside Colts legend Peyton Manning.

Sunday’s performance also moved Mahomes inside the top 35 all-time in career passing yards.

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Heading into Week 12, Mahomes ranked fifth in passing yards (2,625) and seventh in touchdowns (18), along with just six interceptions and the third-best QBR (72.7) this season.

He was previously listed as the odds-on favorite to win the MVP, but back-to-back losses to the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos have slowed momentum and quickly put the Chiefs’ season in jeopardy.

After Indianapolis, Kansas City will travel to Dallas for a primetime Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys on November 27.

The Chiefs then face the Texans at Arrowhead, host the Chargers, visit the Titans in Tennessee, return home against the Broncos, and finish the stretch on the road in Las Vegas.

With three of these being key divisional matchups, Kansas City will need Mahomes to keep producing at a high level to keep their playoff hopes alive.