Valparaiso

Northwest Field Office

Helping neighbors save buildings and other places that matter in Jasper, Lake, Newton, Porter, 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 five counties, working with individuals and groups to save historic places and offering restoration advice.

Recent News
$2.4 million awarded to historic houses of worship across Indiana
Press Releases

Fourteen congregations receive grants from Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana Fund for capital needs.

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Grants help preserve 15 historic African American sites in Indiana
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Program honoring retired Eli Lilly chemist Stan Cox supports repairs, restoration.

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Valparaiso Holiday Open House

Join fellow Indiana Landmarks members for refreshments and holiday cheer at our Holiday Open House in Valparaiso.

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