St. Joseph Neighborhood Preview

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Fishback-Vonnegut-Annis House - 1101 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1875Architecture Style: Queen AnneKey Features:Decorative Masonry Spindle Porch Supports Decorative TimberingOne former resident of this home was William Fishback who was a law partner of Benjamin Harrison.The Anton Vonnegut family rented the house in early 1920s

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The Wyndham - 1040 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1929Architecture Style: Tudor RevivalKey Features:Tall Narrow Windows Parapets Tudor Arch Door Surround Stone Work Decoration Above Doorway

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Kemper House - 1028 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1972Architecture Style: Second Empire and Greek RevivalKey Features:Decorative Roof Line Elements Paired Porch Supports Tall Narrow WindowsCharles Pierson built this house as a wedding present to his wife. The architectural confection of Second Empire and Greek forms has garnered it the name “wedding cake house”. ​

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Dr. Calvin I. Fletcher III House - 1031 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1895Architecture Style: Queen AnneKey Features:Balconies Towers Turrets Projecting Bay WindowsThe original owner was grandson & namesake of Calvin I Fletcher, a prominent banker and State Legislator. Calvin Fletcher III trained as a medical doctor, was a world traveler, and was a prolific photographer. He died in 1913 during an avalanche at Glacier National Park. Fletcher III kept a detailed diary which was later published by Indiana Historical Society.

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The Chadwick - 1005 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1923Architecture Style: Georgian RevivalKey Features: Buff Colored Brick Limestone Detialing Tuscan Columns at EntranceThe original building is now demolished now. Chas Chadwick was the developer for the large building which was later named after him. The building had a classic, sophisticated style. The building was put on the National Historic register in 1983. Unfortunately, the Chadwick was destroyed in a fire in January 2011, and then delisted from the register.

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HVAF / National Retail Hardware Association - 964 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1951Architecture Style: International Style / Mid Century Modern Key Features:Limestone Frame Polished Granite Ribbon WindowsHoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) is a stellar program helping homeless Hoosier vets return to self-sufficiency. The neighborhood partners with the vets on numerous activities, including cleanup.

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Sheffield Inn and Restaurant - 956-958 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1927Architecture Style: Tudor RevivalKey Features:Lead-Framed Diamond Shape Panes Decorative Timbering High Pitched Gable RoofLooking across the street, you will see the Noseda Block. These four storefronts feature carved art deco flourishes in limestone. This was purchased from a 1949 Sears Roebuck catalog sales 1960s—70s

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Baptist Center - 950-954 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1960Architecture Style: Tudor RevivalKey Features:Steeply Pitched Gables Timbering Decorative Brackets

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Arts Council of Indianapolis and Gallery 924 - 924 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1916Architecture Style: Art DecoKey Features:Decorative Frieze Terra Cotta Siding ParapetsFamed architecture firm Rubush & Hunter designed this building that shines with a decorative terra cotta facade. Around 1941, the building was home to an auto showroom and a Roller Land in the 1970s

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The Plaza Apartments - 902 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1907Architecture Style: Beaux ArtsKey Features:Bay Windows Full Entablature on Roof Line Elaborate Door SurroundThis lovely building features many classic Beaux Arts elements, including an European courtyard and is a u-shaped building.

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The Ambassador - 850 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1923Architecture Style: Romanesque and Art Nouveau DetailsKey Features:Terra Cotta Detailing Parapets Multi-Square Paned Windows

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Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch

Original StructureYear Built: 1917Architecture Style: Greek RevivalKey Features:Creek ColonadeThe Central Library building was designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret. The Central Library Branch is part of the Indianapolis - Marion County Public Library system and is the largest branch. The library was founded in 1873 and has grown to include a Central Library building and 23 branch libraries spread throughout the county. The library attracts over four million visitors each year and circulates nearly 16 million items.AdditionYear Built: 2007Architecture Style: ContemporaryKey Features: Glass Walls Steel Frame Curved WallIn 2001 the Indianapolis-based architectural firm of Woollen, Molzan, and Partners was commissioned to renovate the historic building. The planned $100 million project also included replacing a five-story addition with a new, six-story curved-glass and steel facility and atrium that connected to the Cret building.

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The Lodge - 829 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1905Architecture Style: Colonial RevivalKey Features:Fan Windows Bay Windows Column Supported Door Surround with Full EntablatureUpon death of his father, Caleb Lodge demolished the family home to build an apartment building on the lot. The neighborhood spent countless hours in Environmental Court saving the apartment building from demolition.

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The Cathcart - 103 E Ninth Street

Year Built: 1909Architecture Style: Arts and CraftsKey Features:Tiled Door Overhang with Brackets Small Windows over Large Windows Parapet Decorative MasonryThis building is named for Charlotte “Pink” Cathcart who wrote Indianapolis From Our Old Corner.

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Datsa Pizza Mural - 907 North Pennsylvania Street

The mural depicts Charlotte Cathcart, a resident of the neighborhood from late19th-mid 20th century. She wrote a diary, which was later published, containing her recollections of early Indianapolis. The text on the mural refers to a phrase from one of her letters.

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The Pennsylvania - 919 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1906Architecture Style: Colonial RevivalKey Features:Arched Door with Fan Light Decorative Masonry On Roof Line Limestone ElementsThis building is arranged in an Eastern flats style with double-H floor plan. It was built by Vienna & Delaware Cts.

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Volunteers of America / Salvation Army - 927 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1981Architecture Style: ContemporaryKey Features:Angled Parapet Brick Facade Low Pitched RoofThe VOA is a community corrections program for women. Historic site, not building, of May Wright Sewall’s Girl’s Classical School. Sewall was a suffragette who founded Indianapolis Propyleaum.

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Lucille Raines Residence / Hotel Pennsylvania - 947 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: Circa 1910Architecture Style: Tudor RevivalKey Features:Decorative Tudor Arch over Windows and Doors Decorative Masonry Balcony Supports

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Bals-Wocher House - 951 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1869Architecture Style: Italianate Key Features:Banded Arch Porch Supports Decorative Brackets and Low Pitched Roof Limestone Details Elaborate Windows SurroundsThis building is an exuberant, high-style Italianate. It reflects an Italian Villa interpretation of the style. It was a funeral home for most of 20th Century, Hisey & Titus Mortuary.The holding room for the deceased remains intact in basement. Upon his death, Charles Bals, passed the business to his daughter Mrs. Wocher.

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Hilker House - 214 East Saint Joseph Street

Year Built: 1863Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Decorative Brackets and Low Pitched Roof Tall, Narrow Windows with Crowns Large PorchFlorist business and greenhouse to the west, now an addition to Bals-Wocher Funeral Home. It was once home to Henry Hilker’s City Flower Garden. Henry Hilker was a gardner at the Indiana Blind Asylum, then located on the American Legion Mall. Note the recreation of the classical porch.The original was removed in the 1970’s.

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The Unity Center - 907 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1955 & 1964Architecture Style: ModernKey Features:Limestone Facade Low-Pitched RoofIn 1955, the southernmost portion was erected for office space. In 1964, a 480-seat sanctuary and outer lobby were constructed. The Unity Center is a non-denominational church.It is affiliated with the Unity School of Christianity.

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Carpenter Cottage

Year Built: Circa 1866Architecture Style: Gable Front with Queen Anne DetailsKey Features:Jewel Tone Paint Spindle Porch Supports Decorative BracketsThis carpenter cottage was constructed in the 19th century.

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The Bonnier Corporation - 838 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1920Architecture Style: ModernKey Features:Brick Construction Decorative Masonry Multi-Paned WindowsIncredible restoration of an UGLY building. A sheet metal band wrapped both facades, possibly a former sign board. The one-story portion was the service area. The Promotion Co produces family events such as rodeos, and car races. The building was formerly occupied by the Indianapolis Tire Company. Vintage White Castle Building #3Further down Delaware Street is the third oldest White Castle in the United States. If you're interested, visit it at 660 Fort Wayne Avenue. The last photograph is of this building when it was in operation in 1927.

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The Shelton - 825 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1925Architecture Style: Unit Slab Key Features:Elaborate Door Surround Battlement Style Parapet Tall, Narrow WindowsCharles Foster worked with Frank Lloyd Wright prior to moving to Indianapolis in 1919 and that design collaboration employed the 'unit slab construction' design concept—years ahead of its time. This enabled quicker construction.New renovation today: 16 – 1 and 2 bedroom condos.

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Pearson Terrace - 928-940 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1901Architecture Style: Queen AnneKey Features:Towers Simple Window Crowns Decorative Windows and DoorsProbably finest examples of row houses in Indianapolis. Designed is simplified, Queen Anne style, 7 unit 2-story brick. Especially popular with widows & single men. The space was a brothel in later years.

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The Seminole - 920 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1914Architecture Style: Arts and Crafts DetailsKey Features:Detailed Parapet Decorative Door Surround Simple FacadeThis building was a former residential hotel for single men.

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Israel Traub Store - 926 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1864Architecture Style: Gable FrontKey Features:Corner Door Tall Narrow Windows with Segmental Arch Brick ConstructionThis building was once home to a grocery store. In 1922, Standard Grocery purchased the building. Note the ghost sign for Owl Cigars.

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238 East St. Joseph Street

Year Built: 1863Architecture Style: Colonial RevivalKey Features:Decorative Siding Segmental Arched Windows Corner EntrywayThis home butts up to The Seminole Apartments. Circa 1887, the house gained an east wing and “L” plan veranda.

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Johnson House - 939 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1875Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Tall Narrow Windows Decorative Brackets Low Pitched Roof

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Laudig House - 943 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1874Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Crowns Above Windows Decorative Brackets Spindle Porch SupportsThe “L” shaped plan accommodates aside porch.

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Relocated Homes - 311 & 321 East 10th Street

Year Built: 1900 & 1890Architecture Style: Gable EllKey Features:"L" Shaped Floor Plan Spindle Porch Supports Decorative Brackets Unique Colors311 East 10th (pink) was moved from the 200 block 11th Street. 321 East 10th (blue) was moved from 918 N Alabama. It is now next door to the Seminole.

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Buschmann Block - 968-972 Fort Wayne Avenue

Year Built: 1870Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Arched Doorways Limestone Lintels Attic VentsThe building was originally home to a grocer and dry goods store. Currently, it is a nicely renovated building with retail on the first floor and apartments on the upper floors. It was listed on the National Historic Register in 1988.

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Louis Meier Building - 1010 Central Avenue

Year Built: 1895Architecture Style: Colonial RevivalKey Features:Parapet Elaborate Door Surround with Crown Large Banded WindowsOriginally, the building was constructed for a clothing manufacturer. For many years, the building was occupied by Central Restaurant Supply. At one point, a third floor bridge connected the building to the Buschmann Block.Today, the building is market rate and affordable housing. Note the new building to the north, which was intentionally setback with an European motor court so as not to obscure the historic 1010 building.

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Apollo and Aurora Townhouses - 1101 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1902Architecture Style:Key Features:Originally named Tuttle Terrace in honor of the builder. The name changed in the 1920s.The apartments were "unsympathetically remuddled" in 1970s; including metal replacement doors and a vanilla box.

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Bridge Mural

The mural was a product of a coordinated effort with the Arts Council, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, City of Indianapolis, Lilly Day of Service, and historic neighborhoods. In additon to the mural, colored LED lights were installed. The neighborhood created a ‘broom brigade’ to keep it clean. This is another project with the HVAF Hoosier vets!

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Ottis Building - 241-251 East 11th Street

Year Built: 1908Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Bay Windows Ribbon Windows Decorative Brackets Low Pitched RoofThe Ottis Building has five storefronts wit five apartments above. It housed a variety of businesses; bakery, grocery & drug store in 1913. An extensive renovation occurred in 1993.

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Raferts Flats - 1014-1020 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1908Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Bay Windows Decorative Frieze Elaborate Full Height Door Surround

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Double Residence - 1017-1019 North Alabama Street

Year Built: 1905Architecture Style: Colonial RevivalKey Features:Fan Light Decorative Window Leading Central Pediment

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Italianate Duplex. - 1013-1015 North Alabama Street

Year Built: Circa 1877Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Attic Level Windows Tall Narrow Windows with Crowns Decorative Woodwork on Porch Jewel Tone Aesthetic

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240 East 10th Street

Year Built: 1865Architecture Style: Gable FrontKey Features:Decorative Brackets Side Porch Clapboard SidingLovely restoration by former neighborhood association president, Ben Langebartels.

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228 East 10th Street

Year Built: 1910 Architecture Style: American FoursquareKey Features:Large Bay Window with Pyramidal Roof Woodwork on Porch Large Porch“Itinerate’ photographer, Mr. Baker, traveled the city to photograph children on his pony, and sell black and white glossy prints to their parents, a popular practice. His darkroom housed in his garage. The studio was named “Universal Studios”, and utilized the basement entry door for patrons.

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Moody House - 219 East 10th Street

Year Built: 1875Architecture Style: ItalianateKey Features:Tower Low Pitched Roof with Decorative Brackets Tall, Narrow Windows

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215-219 East 10th Street

Year Built: 1855Architecture Style: Gable FrontKey Features:Symmetrical Facade Tall, Narrow Doors and Windows Decorative Brackets This home served as a double residence until the 1960s, then it was vacant for a decade. The home was restored in the 1980s.

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Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation/ Jim Jones’ Peoples Temple - 975 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1899Architecture Style: Roman RenaissanceKey Features:Central Dome Large Arched Stained Glass Windows Ribbon Lights over DoorsThe Peoples Temple moved into the former home of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation in 1958. To learn more about Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, read this article by Historic Indianapolis : https://historicindianapolis.com/the-devil-in-the-old-northside-2/

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University Club/ Marmon House - 970 North Delaware Street

Year Built: 1921Architecture Style: Arts and CraftsKey Features:Multi Paned Windows with Green Trim Decorative Brackets Sidelights on Door SurroundDaniel Marmon, founder of IPL, and president of Nordyke Marmon, a manufacturer of automobiles, including the famous “Marmon Wasp”, winning the first Indianapolis 500 race in 1911.(Driven by Ray Harroun, an engineer for the company.)This is the last stop on our tour! Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis and Indiana Landmarks thanks you for joining us! Consider taking one of our other fantastic tours on PocketSights!