Valparaiso

Northwest Field Office

Helping neighbors save buildings and other places that matter in Cass, Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke, and White counties.

Office Details
1320 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-947-2657 northwest@indianalandmarks.org
Staff
Blake Swihart, Director bswihart@indianalandmarks.org

Where We're Located

Our field office occupies the 1959 Linwood House, designed by architect Charles E. Stade, on the campus of Valparaiso University.

The Northwest Field Office serves nine counties, working with individuals and groups to save historic places and offering restoration advice.

Recent News
The Museum at Lassen's Resort at Cedar Lake. Courtesy Cedar Lake Historical Association.
Preserving Community in Cedar Lake
Indiana Automotive Landmarks, News

Cedar Lake Historical Association offers visitors a tangible connection to community history.

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Learn about the future of the House of Tomorrow at July 15 event in Indy
Press Releases

Short film and panel discussion explores landmark’s restoration journey.

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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The House of Tomorrow Today

Hear from the expert team tasked with exterior restoration of the 1933 House of Tomorrow in Indiana Dunes National Park.

Indianapolis and Online
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Indiana Landmarks’ 66th Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation

Join us to elect new directors and celebrate a year of inspiring achievement in historic preservation.

Indianapolis and Online
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