Irvington Neighborhood

Irvington was the first planned suburb of Indianapolis.

WELCOME TO IRVINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD

This tour is a part of the Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis Tour Series. It is endorsed by the Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission as an 'Official Indy Bicentennial Community Project.'

This tour should take approximately 90 minutes to walk.

Parking is most available at theBona Thompson Center - 5350 University Avenue.

Neighborhood History

Irvington was founded as the first planned suburb of Indianapolis. The plan is similar to the Victorian romantic landscape plan of the Cincinnati, Ohio suburb of Glendale. Irvington’s diverse architectural styles developed over a 60-year period from the 1870s to the 1930s. Irvington was once home to Butler University from 1875-1928; the origins of modern Butler traditions such as the Bulldog Mascot and basketball began at the Irvington campus. Irvington was the home of noted personalities - artists of the Irvington Group as well as authors, civic and political leaders.

WANT TO LEARN MORE OR TAKE OTHER TOURS?

• Visit Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis Tours at: tours.HUNIIndy.org
• Visit Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis at: HUNIndy.org
• Visit the Irvington Historical Society at http://www.irvingtonhistorical.info/

Our Thanks

This program has been made possible through a Historic Preservation Education Grant from Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Funding provided in part by Indiana Landmarks.

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