Peabody Memorial Tower Explained

Peabody Memorial Tower
Location:400 W 7th St, North Manchester, Indiana
Coordinates:41.0061°N -85.7758°W
Architect:Weatherhogg, Charles R.
Architecture:Art Deco, Tudor Revival
Added:June 24, 2010
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:10000377

Peabody Memorial Tower, also known as the Singing Tower, is a historic structure located at North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. It was designed by architect Charles R. Weatherhogg and built in 1937. The structure consists of a cube shaped limestone mausoleum at the base topped by a brick and limestone carillon that reaches 110 feet tall. It has streamlined Art Deco character with Tudor Revival features.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

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. 2016-07-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Peabody Memorial Tower . 2016-07-01. Catherine R. Wright and Allen D. White . PDF. March 2009. and Accompanying photographs