Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Uptown Café

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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 5, 2026

1. Uptown Café Marker

Inscription. Built in 1883 by the Lowther family, Lowther's shoe store sold shoes and oxfords "in the patterns & colors that lead the fashion." In 1932 it became the Uptown Café, a restaurant still bearing that name at the turn of the 21st century.

Erected by Noblesville Main Street Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 40° 2.731′ N, 86° 0.873′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of Conner Street (Indiana Route 32) and South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Conner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 917 IN-32, Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

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

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Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palace of Sweets (within shouting distance of this marker); The Noblesville Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Bachman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton County (Indiana) Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Corner Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); R. R. Stephenson Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell (about 300 feet away); Shirts Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Noblesville.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 5, 2026

2. Uptown Café Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.