Butler-Tarkington in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
North Meridian Street Historic District
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018
1. North Meridian Street Historic District Marker
Erected 1991 by the Meridian Street Foundation. (Marker Number 49.1991.1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Environment • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 39° 51.444′ N, 86° 9.434′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Butler-Tarkington. Marker is on North Meridian Street south of West Westfield Boulevard, on the right. It is beside the Alice Carter Place park, just south of the Central Canal and Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5700 N Meridian St, Indianapolis IN 46208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Central Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hinkle Fieldhouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); Town of Meridian Hills (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oliver Johnson House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Booth Tarkington (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named North Meridian Street Historic District (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Town of Meridian Hills (approx. 2 miles away); Toll House - Michigan Road (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
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Also see . . . National Park Service entry for this historic district. “4270 North Meridian is one of the earliest remaining houses in the district. Built in 1911 for the Hare family, the house is influenced by both Tudor and Craftsman styles. It became the home of famous Hoosier author Booth Tarkington from 1923 until his death in 1946. A two-time Pulitzer prizewinner, Tarkington earned wealth from his novels based on Indiana families and their surroundings, such as The Magnificent Ambersons. Tarkington described the houses in his neighborhood as having a ‘picture book house’ appearance.” (Submitted on December 15, 2018.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018
2. North Meridian Street Historic District Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018
3. North Meridian Street Historic District Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
4. North Meridian Street Historic District
This Colonial Revival dwelling is among six houses in the district designed by architect Frank B. Hunter.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
5. North Meridian Street Historic District
One of the houses in the district.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
6. North Meridian Street Historic District
One of the larger estates in the district.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
7. North Meridian United Methodist Church
Merritt Harrison, one of Indianapolis' most significant architects, designed this Georgian Revival structure in 1950.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
8. North Meridian Street Historic District
Another house in the historic district.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
9. North Meridian Street Historic District
One of the large homes in the district.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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