Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wilson
— Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
1. The Wilson Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 39° 46.577′ N, 86° 9.277′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Wayne Avenue and 40 and 8 Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Fort Wayne Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 Fort Wayne Ave, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Indiana State Meeting of the Christian Churches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glencoe Building (about 400 feet away); Indiana World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); American Legion Mall (about 500 feet away); Zerelda G. Wallace (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial Plaza (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named American Legion Mall (about 700 feet away); Rep. Roberta West Nicholson (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Regarding The Wilson.
this page online
The Wilson is significant for its use of numerous distinctive Renaissance Revival motifs derived from the classical vocabulary of architectural design. The five bay yellow terra cotta entrance arcade is strongly reminiscent of Antonio da Sangallo's famous Farnese Palace Courtyard (c. 1541-1550) in Rome. The Wilson is also significant as an investment property of James H. Wilson, vice-president and secretary of the Indianapolis Book and Stationery Company. Wilson, born in 1848 in Wheeling, West Virginia, moved to Indianapolis immediately after the Civil War. He began working in the book publishing business with Bobbs-Merrill Co. In 1905 Wilson, who had achieved financial success, lived in the Old Northside (National Register) and was an active member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Wilson, who retired from business in 1929, died in 1935 and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Also see . . .
1. The Wilson. Section of the National Register nomination (PDF) and photograph (separate PDF) for the building, listed as part of the Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis thematic group. (National Park Service) (Submitted on August 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis (PDF)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
2. The Wilson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
