Wholesale District in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Griffith Block
1872
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, August 6, 2015
1. Griffith Block Marker
Inscription.
Griffith Block. Built in 1872 for the heirs of Humphrey Griffith – the city’s first watch and clock maker – the Griffith Block stood for 128 years at 36-38 West Washington Street, the northwest corner of West Washington and Bird Streets. This commercial building with its ornate, limestone, Italianate-style façade contributed to the importance of Washington Street as the city’s Main Street. Numerous retail businesses occupied the first and second floors, while the upper floors contained meeting and ballrooms. The block was demolished in 1990, but its façade was dismantled, restored, moved across the street, and integrated into Circle Centre.
Built in 1872 for the heirs of Humphrey Griffith – the city’s first watch and clock maker – the Griffith Block stood for 128 years at 36-38 West Washington Street, the northwest corner of West Washington and Bird Streets. This commercial building with its ornate, limestone, Italianate-style façade contributed to the importance of Washington Street as the city’s Main Street. Numerous retail businesses occupied the first and second floors, while the upper floors contained meeting and ballrooms. The block was demolished in 1990, but its façade was dismantled, restored, moved across the street, and integrated into Circle Centre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 39° 46.017′ N, 86° 9.557′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Illinois Street on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 W Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
