HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS / HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Chatham-Arch (1982)
Historically and architecturally significant, the neighborhood features an irregular street pattern, Civil War era cottages, and an unusual mix of housing types in the northern area.

Fletcher Place (1980)
This area was home to many residents who made many contributions to the early development of architecture, religion, commerce, education, and social life in the city of Indianapolis.

Fountain Square (1984)
The oldest area of the city outside the central business district that has functioned continually since the 1870s as a recognized commercial area boasts a German influence that adds to its character.

Herron-Morton Place (1986)
From undeveloped open and wooded land to a Civil War prison camp, state fairgrounds, and finally an affluent residential neighborhood, this area enjoys a rich history. Revitalization is bringing the neighborhood back from decades of neglect and decay.

Lockerbie Square (1967)
Oldest surviving neighborhood in Indianapolis is the place where many immigrants first settled and built houses. The area became famous as the home of the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.

The Old Northside (1979)
Once the most fashionable place to live in Indianapolis, this neighborhood gave way to prestigious enclaves further north.

St. Joseph (1991)
Multi-use district offers good examples of residential architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the most significant collection of rowhouse buildings in the city.

Wholesale District (1990)
Boasting significant historical and architectural importance for Indianapolis and central Indiana, this mecca for wholesale activity also offered fine hotels because of the proximity to Union Station. Today, the district claims the city’s largest remaining collection of 19th century and turn-of-the-century commercial buildings.

Woodruff Place (2001)
Planned residential suburb created within a park-like atmosphere offers a unique atmosphere with grassy esplanades, spacious lots, rambling frame homes, picturesque cottages, Victorian homes, cast-iron statuary and fountains.

For locations, maps and further information on these historic districts, contact:

Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission
200 East Washington Street
Indianapolis 317-327-4406
https://www.indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-historic-preservation-commission