Indianapolis News Building Explained

Indianapolis News Building
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:30 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana
Coordinates:39.7672°N -86.1592°W
Built:–1910
Architect:Hunt, Jarvis
Builder:Bedford Stone & Construction Co.
Architecture:Neo-Gothic
Added:March 7, 1984
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:84001133

Indianapolis News Building, also known as the Goodman Jewelers Building, is a historic commercial building located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It was designed by architect Jarvis Hunt (1863–1941) and built in 1909–1910. It is a ten-story, rectangular, Neo-Gothic style brick and terra cotta building. It is three bays wide and 10 bays deep. The top floor features a corbelled terra cotta balcony, Tudor-like window openings, and a Gothic parapet. It is located next to the Taylor Carpet Company Building. The building housed the Indianapolis News until 1949.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is located in the Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-08-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Indianapolis News Building . 2016-08-01. Samuel A. Roberson & Associates. PDF. November 1983. and Accompanying photographs