Jackson–Monroe Terraces Historic District Explained

Jackson–Monroe Terraces Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:404-423 Jackson St. and 408-426 Monroe St., Gary, Indiana
Coordinates:41.6033°N -87.3442°W
Architect:Creighton, D.F.
Builder:United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co.
Architecture:Bungalow/craftsman
Added:June 17, 2009
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Concrete in Steel City: The Edison Concept Houses of Gary Indiana MS
Refnum:09000428

Jackson–Monroe Terraces Historic District is a national historic district located in the First Subdivision of Gary, Indiana. The district encompasses 30 contributing buildings in a residential section of Gary. The buildings were designed by D. F. Creighton and built by the United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co. They were built starting in 1910 and are examples of the Edison Concept Houses that were designed, patented, and promoted by inventor Thomas Edison. The houses reflect Bungalow / American Craftsman design elements.[1]

It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

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. 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Jackson–Monroe Terraces Historic District. 2016-05-01. Christopher Baas. PDF. August 2007. and Accompanying photographs.