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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: North Christian Church
Completed in 1964, this was designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. It has a hexagonal shape with an elevated hexagonal sanctuary in the center and pews surrounding the altar. From the roof rises a 192-foot (59 m) spire and cross,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: James Whitcomb Riley House
Located in the Lockerbie Square Historic District, this Victorian style building was home to Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley for 23 years.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Madison Historic District
The Madison Historic District showcases architecture from 1817 to 1939, having many buildings in Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Infrastructure and houses remain from the 19th century, related to leaders of the Underground...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Irwin Union Bank and Trust
Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1954, the Irwin Bank is meant to be welcoming, being the first open bank with glass walls. It has a Miesian glass pavilion and influenced subsequent bank designs.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Grouseland
Grouseland was the home of William Henry Harrison from 1804 to 1812, while he was Governor of the Indiana Territory. He held conferences there with Native Americans, including Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Harrison later became the 9th...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to the Indianapolis 500, first held in 1911. The track, built in 1909, is the world's oldest continuously operating automobile race course. The 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Joseph Bailly Homestead
Joseph Bailly acquired the Homestead and surrounding lands in 1822 when the Calumet was opened to white settlement. He established a trading post that was a meeting place for both Indians and whites and a stopping place for travelers and...