Metamora's oldest building for sale

5/16/2013

A remarkable piece of Indiana’s canal-era history could be yours. The 1838 Martindale Hotel occupies a double lot in the heart of historic Metamora, a prime commercial location directly across from the town’s canal boat docking station.

The oldest building in Metamora, the Martindale Hotel retains plenty of historic features, including two formal fireplaces, a nineteenth-century cooking hearth, and original floors and moldings. The structure, with approximately 3,300 square feet on two floors, needs exterior stabilization.

Originally a trading center along the Whitewater Canal, Metamora is a popular tourist destination featuring shops, restaurants, B&Bs, and the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site.

The Martindale Hotel was built to as a warehouse for Ezekial Tyner, a shipping agent for the canal boats that traveled through Metamora. A subsequent owner converted the building into a hotel serving canal and railroad passengers.

Asking price for the Martindale Hotel is $129,000. Indiana Landmarks has partnered with the hotel’s owner to find a preservation-minded buyer. The property at 19038 South Main Street will be sold with preservation covenants requiring Indiana Landmarks’ approval of exterior modifications. Indiana Landmarks will consult with new owners on a restoration plan.

For more information, contact J.P. Hall, 765-478-3172, 800-450-4534, jphall@indianalandmarks.org.