Greensburg in Decatur County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bracken Building

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

1. Bracken Building Marker

Inscription. Built c. 1873 by Dr. William Bracken, this excellent Italianate commercial building displays decorative cornice work and unique rope trim on the upper window hoods. Dr. Bracken originally lived and worked in the west portion, which later housed a number of groceries and clothing stores until 1985. The eastern space has been utilized by a line of jewelers as early as 1881, ending with Huntington Jewelry in 1988. The local Council of the Knights of Columbus (no. 1042) met on the second floor from 1906 to c.1918.

Erected by The Decatur Co. Community Fdn., The Indiana Humanities Council, Historical Landmarks Fdn. Of Indiana, Dec. Co. Alliance For Preservation, Historical Society Of Decatur Co., Students Of G.E.S. Fifth Seminar, & The St. Mary's Little Hoosiers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 39° 20.268′ N, 85° 29′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Indiana, in Decatur County. Marker is on East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 E Washington St, Greensburg IN 47240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Donnell -V.- State, 1852 (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Wilder Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); White Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Elizabeth Trimble Hendricks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Naegel Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zoellner Building (about 300 feet away); The Erdman Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

2. Bracken Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.