Wholesale District in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Schnull-Rothschild Building

1867

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

1. Schnull-Rothschild Building Marker

Inscription. This building at 122 South Meridian Street is one of many constructed for Henry Schnull. This German-born business and civic leader founded and developed the Wholesale District in the 1860s as a center for wholesaling and manufacturing between Union Station and Washington Street. The Italianate-style building with round arched openings was constructed in 1866-67 with three stories; a fourth was added circa 1905. A variety of wholesale businesses operated here. Sanford Rothschild owned and occupied the building from 1959 to 1988. The building was demolished in 1990; its facade was dismantled, restored to its circa 1905 appearance, and integrated into Circle Centre on its original site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 39° 45.906′ N, 86° 9.5′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is on South Meridian Street north of East Chesapeake Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Malott Building (here, next to this marker); Vajen's Exchange Block (a few steps from this marker); The House of Crane

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(within shouting distance of this marker); McKee Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Meridian Street (about 300 feet away); Madame C.J. Walker (about 300 feet away); Ernest "Ernie" Pyle (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Schnull-Rothschild Building Facade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019

2. Schnull-Rothschild Building Facade

The building on the left.

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 141 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.