William Buschmann Block Explained

William Buschmann Block
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:39.7808°N -86.15°W
Built:, c. 1879
Architecture:Italianate
Added:August 26, 1988
Refnum:88001225

William Buschmann Block, also known as the Buschmann Block, is a historic commercial building located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It was built in 1870–1871, and is a three-story, L-shaped, Italianate style brick building. It was enlarged with a four-story wing about 1879. It sits on a rubble foundation and has round arched openings with limestone lintels. The building originally housed a retail and wholesale grocery business.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is located in the St. Joseph Neighborhood 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: William Buschmann Block . 2016-08-01. Susan R. Slade. PDF. May 1987. and Accompanying photographs