McOuat: Before and after

November 4, 2010
Back to TopCommentsE-mailPrint

The scaffolding is coming down from the façade of the McOuat Building at 14 E. Washington St. after a five-month exterior renovation project. More on the redevelopment by Summit Realty principals Bill Ehret and John Demaree is available here. What do you think? (IBJ Photos / Perry Reichanadter)McOuat AfterMcOuat Before

ADVERTISEMENT
  • Gorgeous
    DRTNovember 4, 2010 11:24 AM
    Can't wait to see it with all the scaffolding gone!
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Nice
    ToddNovember 4, 2010 12:36 PM
    This is a nice project and long overdue. I cannot wait to see it in person.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Thank you
    JSTNovember 4, 2010 12:52 PM
    The building is in such a high-profile location; Washington Street deserves a beautiful structure. Thank you to Bill and JD.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Premature Question
    TJNovember 4, 2010 12:54 PM
    Since most of the scaffolding is still up in the picture and the photograph was taken from the base of the building, it's a little hard to tell the outcome. I suggest doing this again when the facade is clear, and taking the photo from Borders' second floor across the street for a better view.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Catchy new ad
    SCUBAchefNovember 4, 2010 1:32 PM
    I like their ad seeking new tenants:
    "You wanna do it in McOuat?"
    I said, what-what.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Very Nice
    urbandwellerNovember 4, 2010 1:47 PM
    Looks like a street scape from NYC.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Name Change?
    bronzeNovember 4, 2010 2:18 PM
    Was this building formerly named McQuat?
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Same Name
    Matt B.November 4, 2010 6:51 PM
    No, that's been the name for some time.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Major Improvement
    Indy JrobNovember 5, 2010 7:40 AM
    This building is visible from my office and I can't emphasize what a major improvement this is. I see they're adding windows to the west side and I'm still unclear what they're going to do with the brick on that side. That said, cheers for taking a real eye-sour and transforming it. Can I assume that the really ugly mural at street level will disappear? I hope so.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • Responding...
    CoryNovember 5, 2010 8:15 AM
    My understanding of the building name question: Many including the building owners thought it was McQuat based on the sign atop the building but a descendant of the McOuat family got in touch to correct them and provide more information about its history.
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
  • pronounciation?
    BRash NaptownNovember 8, 2010 7:18 AM
    Is McOuat pronounced "MC-WAT"?
    Reply to CommentFlag Comment
    • Mc-U-Ette
      Jennifer McOuatAugust 23, 2011 2:44 PM
      Correct pronunciation, at least for the 21st century America, is Mc-U-Ette, or McHewitt, without pronouncing the H. I think back in Scotland it was probably McOoat.
      It is NOT McCowat or McQuat - PLEASE!
      Reply to CommentFlag Comment
      • Ironmaster
        Julie FebresAugust 26, 2011 8:12 PM
        Do you know about The Ironmaster of New York?
        My family history includes McOuats from Scotland ... came through Quebec I have been told. I heard there is a family home of the Ironmaster - a McOuat- still in New York.
        Reply to CommentFlag Comment
        • Just getting back to you...
          JenniferMAugust 10, 2012 4:06 AM
          Hi! Actually, McOuat is my married name, but my husband's family is related to McOuats who immigrated directly from Scotland and married the daughter of Lockerbie, of Lockerbie Square fame. They owned that building in Indianapolis way back when and ran an ironworks business from it. I don't think they're related to any Canadian or New York McOuats, maybe very distantly! Thanks for the message!!
          Reply to CommentFlag Comment

        Post a comment to this blog

        COMMENTS POLICY
        We reserve the right to remove any post that we feel is obscene, profane, vulgar, racist, sexually explicit, abusive, or hateful.
         
        You are legally responsible for what you post and your anonymity is not guaranteed.
         
        Posts that insult, defame, threaten, harass or abuse other readers or people mentioned in IBJ editorial content are also subject to removal. Please respect the privacy of individuals and refrain from posting personal information.
         
        No solicitations, spamming or advertisements are allowed. Readers may post links to other informational websites that are relevant to the topic at hand, but please do not link to objectionable material.
         
        We may remove messages that are unrelated to the topic, encourage illegal activity, use all capital letters or are unreadable.
         

        Messages that are flagged by readers as objectionable will be reviewed and may or may not be removed. Please do not flag a post simply because you disagree with it.

        ADVANCED SEARCH
        Sponsored by
        ADVERTISEMENT
        ADVERTISEMENT