Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rubins House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. Rubins House Marker
Inscription.
Rubins House. . David K. Rubins (1902-1985) artist and educator, came to the IU Herron School of Art in 1935. He taught and directed the sculpture program for 45 years. His works include the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Indiana State Office Complex, the Lilly Monument at Crown Hill Cemetery, the ornamental work at the federal courthouse, the bust of Dean John Van Nuys at the IU School of Medicine, a statue entitled "Stumbling Man" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the cherub that adorned the clock on the downtown Ayres Building every Christmas which is now in the Indiana State Museum.
David K. Rubins (1902-1985) artist and educator, came to the IU Herron School of Art in 1935. He taught and directed the sculpture program for 45 years. His works include the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Indiana State Office Complex, the Lilly Monument at Crown Hill Cemetery, the ornamental work at the federal courthouse, the bust of Dean John Van Nuys at the IU School of Medicine, a statue entitled "Stumbling Man" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the cherub that adorned the clock on the downtown Ayres Building every Christmas which is now in the Indiana State Museum.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 46.445′ N, 86° 11.018′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Limestone Street south of Hine Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 Limestone Street, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ransom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Morton-Finney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stout House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hardrick House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. Rubins House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
