Landmarks’ endangered list includes schools with Black history
Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered” list includes the Union Literary Institute in Union City, which was opened in 1846 by a group of anti-slavery Quakers and free Blacks.
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Partnership aims to preserve Indiana African American sites
A new partnership financed by memorial funds endowed by Eli Lilly and Co.’s first black chemist has set its sights on preserving some of Indiana’s significant African American landmarks.
Longtime historic preservation leader Williamson dies at 82
J. Reid Williamson Jr., who served as president of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana from 1973 to 2005, is remembered as “a giant in the field of historic preservation.”
Two Indianapolis properties make ‘Most Endangered’ list
Two sites in Indianapolis have been named to Indiana Landmarks' annual top 10 list of “Most Endangered” properties. The not-for-profit preservation group released its list Monday.
Downtown Dunaway’s restaurant building attracts buyer
A local company bought the historic building at 351 S. East St., near the entrance of the Fletcher Place neighborhood, and plans to convert it into office space.
Cumberland ups ante in fight to save historic church
The town is appealing a decision that helps pave the way for a convenience store to be built where a historic church now sits and has hired a top real estate attorney to argue its case.
Historic church once again target of demolition
Local preservationists are rallying to save the 101-year-old church from being razed to make way for a gas station and convenience store. Its congregation wants to start fresh in a new facility.
Not-for-profit buys endangered Vincennes theater
The restoration of the 94-year-old Pantheon Theatre, where Vincennes native Red Skelton first performed, will begin with installation of a new roof.
West Baden church that served blacks taken off endangered list
Indiana Landmarks removed the 1920 frame building from the list because a church organization bought it for $1 and plans to obtain money for restoration.
Unauthorized demolition of historic home sparks lawsuit
Indiana Landmarks is going to court over the unauthorized demolition of a historic home in Fall Creek Place that likely was built in the 1890s.
Gatling Gun Club building proving to be tough sell
The building on North Illinois Street has been vacant since 2008. A downtown bar owner who acquired it nearly four years ago put it back on the market after giving up on plans to move her business there.
Navient donates site to relocate historic home
With the land donation, the Noblesville Preservation Alliance is now focused on raising the funds needed to move the Flanagan House from its current location to Navient’s campus on USA Parkway this fall.
Central Indiana home to 2 of state’s 10-most-endangered places
The Mills House in Greenwood appeared on the list for the first time, while the Anderson Athletic Park Pool made a return appearance. Indiana Landmarks unveiled the list at its Rescue Party Saturday night.
Indiana Landmarks rescues endangered Jewish landmark
The preservation group paid $50,000 to rescue the near-north side temple on Ruckle Street, which was first occupied by the Beth-El congregation. After a roof replacement, officials hope to find a tenant for the historic building.
New roof to help stabilize historic Indy theater
The building, at 3155 E. 10th Street, has been vacant since 1992 and is in an advanced state of disrepair. But a new roof will stabilize it, staving off further deterioration, backers hope.
City proposes historic district for Monument Circle and nearby area
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission is proposing to take under its jurisdiction 90 buildings on and near the Circle, giving the city stricter control over signage and other changes to building exteriors.
Arson damages at Indy Catholic church reach $400K
Indianapolis Metro Police Department Sgt. Linda Jackson said Wednesday that heavy smoke damage had increased the damages from an early estimate of $15,000.
Indiana Landmarks still trying to save pre-Civil War home
The Cotton-Ropkey House was built in 1850 and features Greek Revival and Italianate features, including six-over-six windows, walnut floors and crown moldings.
City, development group agree to protect Mallory site
Those seeking the historic designation hope the four-acre industrial complex will be a catalyst for redevelopment of a stretch of East Washington Street.
Cook Group to restore southern Indiana movie theater
Bloomington-based medical device maker Cook Group announced Tuesday it would restore the 750-seat Tivoli Theatre in downtown Spencer, which was built in 1928 and boarded up in 1999.