Lockyear College Explained

Lockyear College
Coordinates:	37.9742°N -87.5714°W
Architect:	Gilbert, F. Mason
Architecture:	Classical Revival
Added:	April 6, 1984
Mpsub:	Downtown Evansville MRA
Refnum:	84001729

Lockyear College, also known as Lockyear's Business College, was a historic Business college located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. Originally named Columbian Business College when it opened in 1893 at Fourth and Main streets, the institution became known as Lockyear Business College after Melvin H. Lockyear became in 1897; continuing growth led to the new building on Fifth Street, which was built in 1911, and was a Classical Revival style building.^{[1] [2]}

In 1975, Lockyear opened a branch in Indianapolis, but financial problems forced Lockyear Business College to close in April 1991. The main building was later razed in 1993.^[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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: Downtown Evansville MRA. 2016-08-01. Douglas L. Stern and Joan Marchand. October 1981., Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Downtown Evansville MRA. 2016-08-01. Douglas L. Stern and Joan Marchand. October 1981., and Accompanying photographs
2. Web site: Historic Evansville - Lockyear Business College.