Thursday, February 28, 2019

Chatham–Arch Indiana

Chatham-Arch is an area situated right away east of Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. This area is one of the oldest in Indianapolis, going back to the mid 19th century. Chatham-- Arch includes a lot of Indianapolis's historic homes.

The Chatham-Arch Historic District is a 54.5-acre nationwide historic district in the area that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 1980 it consisted of 112 contributing buildings that were considered to contribute to the historical character of the location.

It developed in between about 1836 and 1930, and consists of representative examples of Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne design architecture.

The Chatham-Arch Historic District Buildings


Noteworthy buildings include the Allen Methodist Episcopal Church (1927 ), Christian Hornberger Home (1886 ), Mary Jefferson Home (1875-1880), Rev. William Armstrong House (1881 ), Joseph Wernsing Home (1868 ), Sarah Dye Home (1890 ), Thomas Fiscus House (1865-1866), The Richelieu (1905 ), August Buschmann Structure (1894 ), St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1879 ), Park Opportunity Church (1909 ), First United Brethren Church (1922 ), Chatham Place (1878 ), The Argyle (1911 ), Wallace Block (1880 ), and Knauf-Smith Block (1886 ).

Chatham-Arch is a buzzing cultural hub with fringe theaters, funny clubs and music places on and near Massachusetts Avenue. The Old National Centre provides prominent musical acts and Broadway shows in a fanciful 1909 Shriners temple. Fancy cocktail areas, gay bars, stylish sushi locations and New American eateries crowd the location, while art galleries and quirky clothing and present stores include to the innovative vibe.

Location: 54 acres.
Year developed: 1836.
Included to NRHP: March 13, 1980.
NRHP Referral Number: 80000057.

Chatham Arch/Coordinates 39.7793 ° N, 86.1466 ° W. 
Postal codes: 46202, 46204.


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