Mapleton - Fall Creek in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Meridian Park Historic District
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
1. Meridian Park Historic District Marker
Reflecting the northward migration of the city's upwardly mobile population at the dawn of the twentieth century, the Meridian Park Historic District is a showplace of outstanding architect-designed homes. Bounded by 30th Street, 34th Street, Pennsylvania Street and Washington Boulevard, the neighborhood has retained much of its architectural integrity and includes numerous and fashionable examples of the Arts and Crafts, American Foursquare, Tudor and Colonial Revival styles.
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 (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 39° 48.945′ N, 86° 9.264′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mapleton - Fall Creek. It is at the intersection of North Pennsylvania Street and East 33rd Street, in the median on North Pennsylvania Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Home of Charles Warren Fairbanks (approx. half a mile away); Newby Oval (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Crown Hill Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Vincent's Hospital (approx. 0.9 miles away); North Meridian Street Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Regarding Meridian Park Historic District. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
Locatedin Indianapolis within the boundaries of 34th and 30th Streets on the north and south, and Washington Boulevard and Pennsylvania Street on the east and west is an outstanding collection of early twentieth century Arts and Crafts style houses. This easily distinguished district represents a step in the northward expansion of the city's housing stock. Within the boundaries of Meridian Park lived a mixture of prominent citizens and professional people who occupied substantial architect-designed homes.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 20242. Meridian Park Historic District Marker
Also see . . .
1. Meridian Park Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which encompasses 360 buildings. (Prepared by Suzanne T. Rollins, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana; via National Archives) (Submitted on July 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Neighborhood History. The area was farmland until the turn of the century. Then a bridge over Fall Creek and the personal automobile made commuting downtown much easier. This suburban environment, distanced from the noise and smoke of downtown, quickly became desirable and supplanted Woodruff Place
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
3. Meridian Park Historic District
Designed and built by local architect Lawrence George circa 1909, this Arts and Crafts style house has Tudor Revival influences. Will H. Brown, president of Maze Motor Truck Co. and vice president of Overland Automobile Co., lived in the house from 1912 to 1916.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
4. Meridian Park Historic District
This Arts and Crafts Bungalow was built in 1911 for Frederick W. Grosclaude, manager of the American Warming and Ventilation Company.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
5. Meridian Park Historic District Marker
The 3100 block of North Washington Boulevard is representative of the district.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
6. Meridian Park Historic District Marker
View of the 3100 block of North Delaware Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
