Van Buren Terrace Historic District Explained

Van Buren Terrace Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:336-354 Van Buren St., Gary, Indiana
Coordinates:41.6047°N -87.3464°W
Architect:Creighton, D.F.
Builder:United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co.
Architecture:Bungalow/craftsman
Added:June 22, 2007
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Concrete in Steel City: The Edison Concept Houses of Gary Indiana MS
Refnum:07000565

Van Buren Terrace Historic District is a national historic district located in the First Subdivision of Gary, Indiana. The district encompasses 10 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 2007.

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: Van Buren Terrace Historic District. 2016-05-01. Christopher Baas. PDF. December 2006. and Accompanying photographs.