New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Woodbine

1920

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Woodbine Marker

Inscription.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 38° 17.54′ N, 85° 51.09′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. It is at the intersection of Old Vincennes Road and Westwood Lane, on the right when traveling west on Old Vincennes Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Old Vincennes Rd, New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buffalo Trace Route (approx. 1.1 miles away);

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Silver Hills Trolley Car Line (approx. 1.1 miles away); New Albany (approx. 1.3 miles away); New Albany Tornado, 1917 (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Robert E. Lee Built Here (approx. 1.4 miles away); City-County Building (approx. 1½ miles away); Scribner High School (approx. 1½ miles away); Floyd County's Bicentennial Bison (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

Regarding Woodbine. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

"Woodbine" was built by Anders Rasmussen who owned a large floral business in New Albany. Mr. Rasmussen emigrated from Denmark in the late 19th century. In his native country he was an assistant gardener for the Danish King's court. Upon his arrival in New Albany he began a nursery business growing flowers for wholesale and retail both in New Albany and Louisville. Rasmussen Florist opened its doors in 1898.

In 1919 Anders Rasmussen bought the land on which "Woodbine" now sits. Since many records were lost in the 1937 Ohio River flood, no documents can be found from the construction of the house. However, a large stone is installed above the family room fireplace
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Woodbine Marker
which reads "WOODBINE—1920." According to Anders Rasmussen's niece, Mary B. (Mrs. Joseph) Voyles, "Uncle Andy was his own architect and contractor, and engineer."

Also see . . .
1. Woodbine (Anders Rasmussen House). National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) of the house, which was listed in 1994. (National Park Service) (Submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Residential. Archived real estate page includes history and photographs (interior and exterior) of the house and grounds when it was for sale. (Indiana Landmarks) (Submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

3. Woodbine

The house as seen from Old Vincennes Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.