Architects push for restoration of historic preservation tax credit
The effort is meant to create more incentive for developers to rehab vacant, deteriorating institutional structures in communities throughout the state.
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City planning to buy Drake apartment building from Children’s Museum
The Drake has been a often-discussed property since the museum said in mid-2019 the it planned to raze the 95-year-old building as part of a larger real estate effort to make space for additional exhibits and parking.
Where did ‘Hoosier’ come from? An Indiana bill seeks to answer that question.
Rep. J.D. Prescott, R-Union City, has filed House Bill 1143 to establish “The Hoosier State” as Indiana’s official nickname. The bill also would put into state law the origin of the Hoosier terminology—and it’s a story that many Hoosiers today may have never heard before.
Craftsman home in Irvington blends historic design with owner’s art
Previous owners Brian and Emily Mack spent 17 years living in and lovingly restoring the 1908 Craftsman home built by Carlos and Anne Recker. It was designed by Gustav Stickley and is the only known example of his work in Indianapolis.
Indiana Landmarks to identify Black heritage sites
Thanks to a recent $5 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant and other financial support, Indiana Landmarks is expanding its boundaries beyond just preserving buildings.
Indiana Landmarks unveils 2022 ’10 Most Endangered’ list
Indiana Landmarks on Monday released its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered landmarks throughout the state. The organization said the places on the list often face a multitude of problems, including abandonment, neglect, or owners who lack money for repairs.
Irsay pays $6M at auction for Muhammad Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ belt
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he has acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia, which is currently touring the country.
Colonial Jamestown, assailed by climate change, is facing disaster
At risk of flooding due to rising sea levels, the historic settlement demonstrates the danger that some of the nation’s most important cultural sites face due to climate change.
Q&A: Attorney Greg Fehribach on making historic places accessible
Greg Fehribach has been an attorney for 35 years, but he’s also plenty of other things: accessibility expert, panel trustee for a U.S. bankruptcy court in Indiana, person behind Ball State University and Eskenazi Health’s internship program for disabled students, and tourist.
Basic updates for repurposing of City-County Building would cost more than $35M
City officials on Monday released a long-anticipated request for developers to submit ideas for reuse of the 28-story Indianapolis City-County Building, along with studies that show it would take more than $35 million in basic upgrades to repurpose the structure.
Renovated box factory anchors plans for 40-acre campus in neighborhood dubbed NOMA
Over the last two years, the Stenz Construction Corp., Third Street Ventures and Pure Development have undertaken a $25 million renovation of the former U.S. Corrugated Box Co. building.
Historic review panel delays approval for Westfield’s State Road 32 plans
The State Road 32 expansion project in downtown Westfield hit a speed bump Wednesday when the Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board of the Department of Natural Resources voted to prolong the proposed route’s review by at least 30 days.
Historic preservation board to weigh in on plan to widen State Road 32 in Westfield
The Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board next week will examine the plan, which would require demolishing or relocating four commercial buildings in downtown Westfield’s historic district.
Naptown Fitness team plans to buy, renovate classic 1930s building in Midtown
The smooth limestone building at 3902 N. Illinois St. with streamlined Moderne design touches has been vacant since a brewpub closed there in 2018. Before that, it was a Double 8 Foods store and the Hoster-Hiser Ford and Lincoln-Zephyr car dealership.
Children’s Museum lawsuit over Drake moves ahead amid talks with developer
An effort by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ to overturn the city’s designation of the Drake apartment building as a historic property has been transferred to federal court—even as the organization continues working with city officials on a plan to salvage the building.
Carmel Clay Historical Society plans $6.7 million museum expansion
A proposed rezone of the property at 211 1st St. SW in Carmel’s Midtown will be introduced at Monday night’s Carmel City Council meeting.
Children’s Museum will challenge Drake building’s historic designation
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis said in a statement that it has been unsuccessful finding a reuse for the Drake and that maintaining it is unaffordable, especially given the museum’s financial situation.
Planned Noblesville bypass can’t seem to avoid controversy
Officials are leaning toward choosing a path that cuts through the property of a major employer, in order to avoid the route that would pass through a historic district. The employer is threatening to leave the city.
Indiana Landmarks helping to preserve historic World’s Fair homes
When the National Park Services launched Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, as it was known then, in the 1960s, it inherited a number of historic structures, including the World’s Fair homes.
Namesake church in Holy Cross neighborhood looks for a savior
The massive Italian Renaissance edifice, with its 136-foot bell tower, in August landed for the second year in a row on Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered list.