Heritage Architecture, Indianapolis Photos

Indianapolis has a variety of heritage theaters, churches & offices.

See also: Indianapolis, Modern Architecture, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Classical facade of State Capitol (1888). Indianapolis, IN. Architect: Adolf Scherer. Indiana State Capitol, Indianapolis

Christ Church Cathedral (1857) (131 Monument Circle). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Gothic revival.

Spire ornament of Christ Church Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN

Bank One Tower (1990) above Christ Church Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN
Style: Postmodern. Architect: The Stubbins Associates, Inc.

Columbia Club (1925) (121 Monument Circle). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Gothic. Architect: Rubush & Hunter.

Copper roof & filigree of Columbia Club building. Indianapolis, IN

War Memorial Plaza with Bank One Tower. Indianapolis, IN

Hilbest Circle Theatre (1916) (45 Monument Circle). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Classical revival. Architect: Bedford Stone Construction Co.

Hilbest Circle Theatre home of Indianapolis Symphony on Monument Circle. Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Repertory Theatre (1927) (134 W. Washington St.). Indianapolis, IN. Style: Plateresque. Architect: William P. Jungelaus.

Indiana Repertory Theatre detail above portal. Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Repertory Theatre spiral column detail. Indianapolis, IN

Kahn (King Cole) Building (1916) at Meridian & Washington Sts. Indianapolis, IN
Architect: Vonnegut, Bohn & Mueller.

Wm H. Block Co. building upper story decorations. Indianapolis, IN

E. Washington streetscape Marott's Shoes Building (1900 Tudor revival); Lombard Building (1893 Renaissance) & Hotel Washington (1912 Beaux arts now Symphony Center). Indianapolis, IN
Architect: R.P. Daggett & Co.

Gothic buildings on Pennsylvania St. near Washington. Indianapolis, IN

US Court House & Post Office with highrises: AUL Tower, SBC (1974 blue) & SBC (1932) buildings + 300 North Meridian. Indianapolis, IN

Seated statues flanking corner entrance of US Court House & Post Office. Indianapolis, IN

Art Deco decoration of mail & wealth on US Court House & Post Office. Indianapolis, IN

Scroll on US Court House & Post Office. Indianapolis, IN

US Court House & Post Office (1903 & 38) at Pennsylvania & Ohio Streets with SBC (1932) building & 300 North Meridian. Indianapolis, IN. Style: Classical revival.

Chamber of Commerce Building (1926) (320 North Meridian Street). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Neo-gothic. Architect: Robert Frost Daggett.

North Meridian Street with SBC Buildings, 300 North Meridian (brown) & Chamber of Commerce Building & Indianapolis Athletic Club. Indianapolis, IN University Park & World War Memorial, Indianapolis

Indianapolis Athletic Club (1923) (350 North Meridian Street). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Renaissance revival. Architect: Robert Frost Daggett.

Scottish Rite Cathedral (1929) (650 North Meridian Street). Indianapolis, IN
Style: Neo-gothic. Architect: George T. Schrieber.

Gothic portal of Scottish Rite Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN

Carved stone decoration around door of Scottish Rite Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN

Stone eagle & bound men on Scottish Rite Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN

Bronze lamp stand at Scottish Rite Cathedral. Indianapolis, IN

Church on Meridian Street. Indianapolis, IN
Style: Neo-gothic.

Murat Shrine Club (1909) at New Jersey & Michigan Streets. Indianapolis, IN
Style: Muslim-style.

Multifaceted tower of Murat Shrine Club. Indianapolis, IN

Patterns & stained glass of Murat Shrine Club. Indianapolis, IN

Patterns of Murat Shrine Club. Indianapolis, IN

American Cabaret Theater in Athenaeum (Das Deutsche Haus) (1898) (401 E. Michigan Street). Indianapolis, IN

Massachusetts Ave. streetscape of shops in heritage buildings. Indianapolis, IN

Museum home (1872) of poet James Witcomb Riley (528 Lockerbie Street). Indianapolis, IN. Style: Italianate. Indianapolis Downtown Heritage Neighborhoods

Benjamin Harrison house. Indianapolis, IN President Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, IN

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