Indiana Landmarks facts for kids
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Indiana Landmarks Center, located in the former Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
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| Formation | 1960 |
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| Founder | Eli Lilly |
| Founded at | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Purpose | Historic preservation |
| Headquarters | Indiana Landmarks Center |
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President
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J. Marshall Davis |
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Vice President and CFO
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Madonna Wagner |
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Vice President of Preservation Services
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Mark Dollase |
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Vice President for Development
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Sharon Gamble |
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| Publication | Indiana Preservation |
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Revenue (2019)
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$4,186,400 |
| Expenses (2019) | $4,137,900 |
| Endowment (2019) | $85.6 million |
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Staff (2020)
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40 |
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Formerly called
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Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana |
Indiana Landmarks is a special group that works to save old and important buildings and places in Indiana. It is the biggest private organization in America focused on saving history across a whole state.
This group started in 1960. It was first called the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. A team of leaders, including Eli Lilly, helped create it. Today, nearly 6,000 people are members. By the end of 2023, the group had about $67.8 million to help with its work. In 2010, they changed their name to Indiana Landmarks.
Indiana Landmarks buys and fixes up historic buildings. They also help people all over Indiana save and restore old places. They offer grants, loans, and advice to make this happen.
The organization has its main office in Indianapolis. They also have smaller offices in other cities across Indiana. These cities include South Bend, Gary, New Albany, Aurora, Evansville, Cambridge City, Wabash, and Terre Haute.
The main office is in a building that used to be the Central Avenue United Methodist Church. It is now called the Indiana Landmarks Center. Indiana Landmarks also owns two other historic places. These are the Morris-Butler House in Indianapolis and Veraestau in Aurora, Indiana. Both are used for events and rentals.
The Morris-Butler House was the first project for Indiana Landmarks. Eli Lilly helped pay to buy and fix up this house. It was once a museum, but now it is part of the Indiana Landmarks Center. It is used for special events.
One of their biggest projects was helping to restore the West Baden Springs Hotel. This project cost over $30 million. Indiana Landmarks also helped bring riverboat gaming to Orange County, Indiana. This helped bring new life to the French Lick Resort Casino and the West Baden Springs Hotel.
A New Name and Home
In April 2010, Indiana Landmarks celebrated its 50th birthday. At that time, they announced their new name. They also shared exciting news about their new main office.
A kind couple, Bill and Gayle Cook, promised $17 million to fix up an old church. This church became the Indiana Landmarks Center. It is a place for performances and the group's new headquarters.
Indiana's Most Endangered Places
Every May, Indiana Landmarks shares a list of the state's 10 Most Endangered landmarks. This is during National Historic Preservation Month. These are places that are in danger of being lost forever.
A place might be on the list for many reasons. It could be in danger of being torn down. Maybe it's empty or falling apart. Sometimes, owners don't take care of them. Other times, there isn't enough money for repairs.
Indiana Landmarks uses this list to get people's attention. They want to gather support to save these important places.
| Year | Name | Location | Photo |
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| 2015 | Bedford Elks Building | Bedford | |
| Camp Chesterfield | Chesterfield | ||
| First Presbyterian Church & Lafayette Building | South Bend | ||
| Indiana County Homes | Statewide | ||
| Indiana Medical History Museum | Indianapolis | ||
| IOOF United Brethren Block | Huntington, IN | ||
| McCurdy Hotel | Evansville | ||
| McDonald House | Attica | ||
| Mills House | Greenwood | ||
| Rivoli Theater | Indianapolis | ||
| 2016 | Beech Church | Carthage | |
| Rivoli Theater | Indianapolis | ||
| Hazelwood | Muncie | ||
| Speakman House | Rising Sun | ||
| Washington County Courthouse | Salem | ||
| Monon High Bridge | Delphi | ||
| Pryor’s Country Place | Fox Lake (near Angola) | ||
| Ford Motor Company Assembly Branch | Indianapolis | ||
| South Side Turnverein Hall | Indianapolis | ||
| Camp Chesterfield | Chesterfield | ||
| 2017 | Marion National Bank Building | Marion | |
| Newkirk Mansion | Connersville | ||
| Former Fire Station 18 | Indianapolis | ||
| Old Marquette School | South Bend | ||
| Old YMCA | Terre Haute | ||
| Pryor's Country Place | Fox Lake (near Angola) | ||
| Round and polygonal barns | Statewide | ||
| Simpson Hall, Indiana School for the Deaf | Indianapolis | ||
| Speakman House | Rising Sun | ||
| Washington County Courthouse | Salem | ||
| 2018 | Cannelton Historic District | Cannelton | |
| Commandant’s Row at Indiana Veterans’ Home | West Lafayette | ||
| The Courtyard Inn | Rising Sun | ||
| Cravenhurst Barn | Madison | ||
| Muncie Fieldhouse | Muncie | ||
| National Bank Building | Marion | ||
| North Christian Church | Columbus | ||
| Old Masonic Hall | Knightstown | ||
| Rocky Edge | Terre Haute | ||
| Saint Joseph’s College campus | Rensselaer | ||
| 2019 | Crump Theatre | Columbus | |
| Pulaski County Courthouse | Winamac | ||
| Church of the Holy Cross | Indianapolis | ||
| Mineral Spring Hotel | Paoli | ||
| Downtown Attica | Attica | ||
| Peru Circus Winter Quarters | Peru | ||
| Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church | Richmond | ||
| John Howe Mansion | Howe | ||
| Commandant's Row | West Lafayette | ||
| Cannelton Historic District | Perry County | ||
| 2020 | Tipton County Jail and Sheriff's Residence | Tipton | |
| Romweber House | Batesville | ||
| Union Literary Institute | Union City | ||
| Church of the Holy Cross | Indianapolis | ||
| Downtown Attica | Attica | ||
| Elwood Carnegie Library | Madison County | ||
| Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church | Richmond | ||
| Falley-O'Gara-Pyke House | Lafayette | ||
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Gary | ||
| Monon Station | Bedford | ||
| 2021 | James M. Shields Memorial Gymnasium | Seymour | |
| Davis Clinic | Marion | ||
| B.G. Pollard Lodge#1242 | Bloomington | ||
| Oxford Community Mausoleum | Benton County | ||
| Kamm & Schellinger Brewery | Mishawaka | ||
| Monon Depot | Bedford | ||
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Gary | ||
| Courthouse Annex | New Castle | ||
| Tipton County Jail & Sheriff’s Residence | Tipton | ||
| Falley-O'Gara-Pyke House | Lafayette | ||
| 2022 | Cades Mill Covered Bridge | Fountain County | |
| Hulman Building & Garage | Evansville | ||
| Stinesville Commercial Buildings | Monroe County | ||
| First Friends Church | Marion | ||
| Knox County Poor Asylum | Vincennes | ||
| Birdsell Mansion | South Bend | ||
| Geter Means House | Gary | ||
| Kamm & Schellinger Brewery | Mishawaka | ||
| James M. Shields Memorial Gymnasium | Seymour | ||
| Courthouse Annex | New Castle | ||
| 2023 | Starr Historic District | Richmond | |
| Birdsell Mansion | South Bend | ||
| Knox County Poor Asylum | Vincennes | ||
| Historic Fraternal Lodges | Vernon and Bedford | ||
| Thomas & Louisa Little House | Plainfield | ||
| Hulman Building & Garage | Evansville | ||
| State Theater | Anderson | ||
| First Friends Church | Marion | ||
| Stinesville Commercial Buildings | Monroe County | ||
| International Harvester Engineering Building | Fort Wayne |
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Yearly Awards
Indiana Landmarks gives out several awards each year. These awards celebrate great work in saving historic places. Some of these awards include:
- Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration
- Sandi Servaas Memorial Award
- Williamson Prize
They also work with the Indiana Farm Bureau to give the John Arnold Rural Preservation Award. This award honors efforts to save historic places in the countryside.
