Wholesale District in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The House of Crane

1867

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

1. The House of Crane Marker

Inscription. Edward Beck built this Italianate-style commercial building at 124 South Meridian Street in 1866-67 to house a variety of wholesalers offering liquor, hats, clothes, coffee, hardware, and other merchandise. The House of Crane, a cigar wholesaler, first occupied the south half of the building in 1911 and remodeled the storefront and interior in 1916 when the firm expanded to occupy the entire building. The prism glass transoms date from the remodeling and allow sunlight to penetrate the interior. Cigars were wholesaled here for nearly 70 years. The building was demolished in 1990, but its facade was retained on the site and integrated into Circle Centre.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 39° 45.891′ N, 86° 9.504′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is on South Meridian Street south of East Maryland Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schnull-Rothschild Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Malott Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Vajen's Exchange Block

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(within shouting distance of this marker); McKee Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); South Meridian Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest "Ernie" Pyle (within shouting distance of this marker); Madame C.J. Walker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

2. The House of Crane Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.