Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Alexandra
— Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
1. The Alexandra 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 1902.
Location. 39° 46.362′ N, 86° 9.047′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is at the intersection of North New Jersey Street and East Vermont Street, on the left when traveling north on North New Jersey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 N New Jersey St, 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. Athenaeum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lockerbie Square (about 600 feet away); Little Sisters of the Poor (about 800 feet away); St. Vincent’s Infirmary (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Whitcomb Riley Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roberts Park United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rep. Roberta West Nicholson (approx. ¼ mile away); Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Regarding The Alexandra.
this page online
Building activity began on March 25, 1901 when the Indianapolis Recking (sic) Company obtained a $100 permit from the city to raze two frame buildings, one located at 334 East Vermont Street and the other at 414 North New Jersey Street. … On March 28, 1901, just three days after obtaining a wrecking permit, a building permit was issued to Catherine M. Lewis to construct a three-story brick and stone flat valued at $50,000 (Permit 16934). No contractor's name was given.
Mrs. Lewis was the widow of Tompkins A. Lewis, owner of a flouring mill in the 1870's. She continued to live in the family home at 528 North Meridian Street after her husband's death in 1886. An early member of the Art Association, she and her children Catherine, Charles and Clarence were yearly listed in the city's Blue Book. Mrs. Lewis lived only three years after purchasing the Alexandra building permit. She died in October, 1904 and is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
It is believed the apartment block was named for the wife of King Edward VII of England, whose coronation in 1902 drew worldwide public interest and media coverage.
Also see . . .
1. The Alexandra. Section of the National Register nomination (PDF) and photograph
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
2. The Alexandra Marker
2. Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis (PDF). Primary National Register nomination for this multiple-property submission that includes the Alexandra building. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2023
3. The Alexandra
The apartment block is now known as Lockerbie Court on Mass Ave.
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 56 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
