At the turn of the twentieth century, architect John A. Hasecoster played an outsized role in designing houses, commercial and industrial buildings in Richmond, Ind., many of which remain standing today. On October 5, a two-hour guided walking tour showcases the prolific legacy of “the man who built Richmond.”

Hasecoster practiced in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a portfolio of more than 150 projects ranging from quaint Queen Anne cottages to sprawling industrial complexes. Though Hasecoster’s designs were built beyond Richmond, his work is considered instrumental in shaping the city he called home.

Tourgoers will begin the afternoon with an inside look at the grand Gennett Mansion, designed by the architect for one of Richmond’s wealthiest nineteenth-century families, before proceeding to Main Street for a closer look at the varied designs of Hasecoster’s commercial buildings completed between 1877 and 1900.

The event is hosted in partnership with Richmond Columbian Properties, Gennett Mansion, and Richmond Neighborhood Restoration.

WHAT: John A. Hasecoster Walking Tour

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 4-6 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Check-in at the Gennett Mansion, 1829 East Main Street, Richmond, IN

COST: Tickets cost $10/general public; $8/Indiana Landmarks member; $5/child (age 6-11); free for children ages 5 and under.

TICKETS: Buy tickets at HasecosterTour.eventbrite.com or by calling 317-639-4534 or 800-450-4534.

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Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places. With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the not-for-profit organization, call 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534, or visit www.indianalandmarks.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Brittany Miller, Director, Indiana Landmarks’ Eastern Regional Office, 765-478-3172,  bmiller@indianalandmarks.org