Indiana Landmarks aims to save county’s historic old jail
Tipton County’s old jail is on the National Register of Historic Places, which makes it eligible for various grants and other financial incentives such as tax credits.
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Hotel plan for King Cole Building gets go-ahead from IHPC
The IHPC voted unanimously to green-light construction plans for converting the King Cole building into a hotel, along with a new penthouse on the roof of the 11-story building suited for a restaurant or bar.
IHPC members pan design of proposed 22-story addition to Morrison Opera Place
Members of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday said they would be hesitant to support the design for the proposed $60 million, addition. One even called it a “brutal proposal.”
South-side revival: Inside the restoration of the 119-year-old Turnverein
Turning a former German social club and gym into the offices of a medical claims management organization and international travel insurance company was no small order—especially because the building had to remain more-or-less true to its original form to qualify for the federal Historic Tax Credit program.
Owner proposes 22-story addition to downtown’s Morrison Opera Place
Plans for the development include a 220-room hotel and 32 residential units. The addition would boost the existing historic building from four to 26 stories.
Historic preservation commission votes to protect Drake Apartments
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission voted Wednesday night to put a historic designation on the eight-story apartment building owned by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis amid concerns the structure might be torn down in coming weeks.
IHPC to vote on putting historic designation on Drake Apartments building
The city’s historic preservation commission plans to move forward Wednesday with an effort that could curtail a plan by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to demolish an aging eight-story apartment building it has owned since 2012.
Developers embrace challenging rehab projects but foresee fewer opportunities ahead
A number of major projects are underway now, but developers say activity might slow when those projects wrap up.
Monroe County gets another covered bridge four decades after fire
Monroe County had been without a covered bridge since 1976, but has one again after salvaging one from storage in Shelby County.
Preservation group to include sites of LGBTQ significance in historic area plans
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission said it would be the first local preservation group in the country to include LGBTQ history in all historic area plans.
IU program makes leap into Columbus by design
IU’s small architecture program in Columbus is not seen as threat to Ball State, but it could give a big boost to Indiana’s modernism mecca.
Brown County town goes on sale, with asking price of $3.8 million
The historic Brown County town of Story includes 17.4 acres of property, a general store, an old grain mill, numerous barns, rental cabins and outbuildings.
Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers to close this month
The iconic Fishers restaurant known for its giant pork tenderloin sandwiches and its historic downtown building is set to close later this month after 28 years in operation.
District Tap gets needed approval to open downtown site
The District Tap is proceeding with plans to open a location at 141 S. Meridian St. after receiving approval to add a patio door on Georgia Street.
Daredevil Brewing Co. to open taproom at Bottleworks District
Daredevil, named the state’s Brewery of the Year in 2017 and 2018, has lined up space in the Garage Food Hall at the Bottleworks District on Mass Ave, developer Hendricks Commercial Properties announced Tuesday.
Upgrades by city, Indiana Repertory Theatre boost future of iconic building
The Indiana Theatre building, which opened in 1927 as a movie palace topped with a ballroom, had been in need of TLC for years.
Developer seeks OK for 16-story addition to historic downtown tower
The owner of a historic downtown office building that’s being redeveloped into a hotel is seeking city approval to build a towering addition that would replace most of an adjacent 96-year-old building.
Brewpub closes after seven-month run in Butler-Tarkington
A brewery and restaurant that hoped to be part of the revitalization of the south end of the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood has closed, citing “unexpected circumstances.”
Taxman Brewing to open restaurant/bar in historic downtown building
It will be the first Indianapolis location for Taxman, which also has operations in Johnson and Hancock counties.
Architectural icon in a city of architectural gems needs a helping hand
Columbus’ North Christian Church was the final project designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen but has landed on Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered” list.