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

Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building

1912

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

1. Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building Marker

Inscription. This building (1911-12) was designed by Vonnegut & Bohn for the oldest and largest dry goods firm in the Wholesale District. Established in 1867, Hibben, Hollweg & Company carried a wide range of foreign and domestic dry good and notions (miscellaneous small items) including curtains, window shades, floor coverings, linens, woolens, hosiery, and its own line of clothing. The company operated on this site from 1871 until 1936.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 39° 45.86′ N, 86° 9.485′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. It is at the intersection of South Meridian Street and South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west on South Meridian Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Madame C.J. Walker (a few steps from this marker); South Meridian Street (a few steps from this marker); McKee Building (a few steps from this marker); President Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest "Ernie" Pyle (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of Crane

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lew Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Murphy Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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

2. Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building 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 637 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.