National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Submissions - Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis Thematic Resources (Paperback)

Chapters: Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis Thematic Resources, University-Cultural Center Multiple Resource Area, East Jefferson Avenue Residential Tr, Cass Farm Multiple Property Submission, Religious Structures of Woodward Avenue Thematic Resource, Civil War Era National Cemeteries Mps, Hudson Highlands Multiple Resource Area, Cuyuna Iron Range Municipally-Owned Elevated Metal Water Tanks. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 49. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis Thematic Resources is a multiple property submission of apartments on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The area is roughly bounded by Interstate 65 and Fall Creek on the north, Interstate 65 and Interstate 70 on the east, Interstate 70 on the south, and Harding Street on the west. The 36 properties included in the nomination are generally in the period from 1890 to 1930, when Indianapolis was experiencing its greatest economic growth. The oldest property, the Sid-Mar, was built in 1887, while the youngest property, the Wyndham, was built in 1930. The need for apartments in downtown Indianapolis came about as a result of the city's industrial development during the late 19th century, led by the railroad and automobile industries, as well as Eli Lilly and Company. Banking, retail, and educational institutions grew during this time as well. The growth in population in Indianapolis after 1880 was fueled mostly by rural people moving to the city, as opposed to foreign immigration. The city was attractive to people who wanted educational, financial, and social advancement. The apartments and flats built in the city were an affordable alternative for people who wanted to move to the city before marrying or having children. Sin...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=2604423