Indiana Landmarks News
African American Landmarks
Evansville’s Willard Carpenter House, 405 Carpenter Street, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the region, and it reminds us of one founding father’s commitment to the community.
KEEP READINGVictor Hugo Green, Harlem postal worker turned travel agent, published the Negro Motorist Green Book from 1936-1967. The guide recommended businesses and attractions around the country, including sites in Indiana, that would be friendly to African American travelers.
KEEP READINGPreviously threatened with demolition, Phillips Temple in Indianapolis survives thanks to preservation advocacy and creative reuse.
KEEP READINGA spot on Indiana’s 10 Most Endangered list may seem like ignoble distinction, but for Mount Pleasant Beech Church it has been the catalyst for financial support critical to saving the imperiled landmark.
KEEP READINGSaved from near ruin, Lyles Consolidated School tells the story of a rural African American community in southwest Indiana. The story will be featured as part of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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