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City Leaders celebrate dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza

Indianapolis Star
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, left, and current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett,  stand for a photo during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, left, and current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, stand for a photo during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, right, is welcomed to the stage by the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, right, is welcomed to the stage by the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development, ​Emily Mack, gives remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development, ​Emily Mack, gives remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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City-County Councilman Vop Osili speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
City-County Councilman Vop Osili speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard gives remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard gives remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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City-County Councilman Vop Osili greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
City-County Councilman Vop Osili greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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The former Marion County Courthouse is depicted on a small out buiding during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
The former Marion County Courthouse is depicted on a small out buiding during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator Richard Lugar speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator Richard Lugar speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests attend the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests attend the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, left, and current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett,  stand for a photo during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, left, and current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, stand for a photo during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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City-County Council Minority Leader Michael McQuillen speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
City-County Council Minority Leader Michael McQuillen speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Guests listen to remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests listen to remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, and the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, listen to remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, and the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, listen to remarks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett speaks  during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett speaks during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Guests explore the new Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, right, is welcomed to the stage by the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator and Mayor, Richard Lugar, right, is welcomed to the stage by the current Mayor of Indianapolis, Joe Hogsett, during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Former Senator Richard Lugar greets guests during the reopening and dedication of Richard G. Lugar Plaza at the City-County Building in Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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