Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis

Name: Madame Walker Theatre Center
Address: 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, 46202-3192, United States
Telephone: +1 317-236-2099

#55 among attractions in Indianapolis

Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place

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Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis

Facts and practical information

The Madam C. J. Walker Building, which houses the Madam Walker Legacy Center, was built in 1927 in the city of Indianapolis, in the U.S. state of Indiana, and as Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991. The four-story, multi-purpose Walker Building was named in honor of Madam C. J. Walker, the African American hair care and beauty products entrepreneur who founded the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, and designed by the Indianapolis architectural firm of Rubush & Hunter. The building served as the world headquarters for Walker's company, as well as entertainment, business, and commercial hub along Indiana Avenue for the city's African American community from the 1920s to the 1950s. The historic gathering place and venue for community events and arts and cultural programs were saved from demolition in the 1970s. The restored building, which includes African, Egyptian, and Moorish designs, is one of the few remaining African-Art Deco buildings in the United States. The Walker Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Built: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'34"N, 86°10'2"W

Address

617 Indiana AveDowntown Indianapolis (Indiana Avenue)Indianapolis 46202-3192 United States

Contact

+1 317-236-2099

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Day trips

Madame Walker Theatre Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indiana University Natatorium, Indiana State Museum, Scottish Rite Cathedral.

0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
14 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
12 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller".
0.7 miSE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
19 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
17 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~1700 ftE
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
9 min walk • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, often shortened to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, is an 8.1-mile-long urban multi-use trail and linear park located in the vicinity of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~1120 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis
6 min walk • The Bethel A.M.E. Church, known in its early years as Indianapolis Station or the Vermont Street Church, is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized in 1836, it is the city's oldest African-American congregation.
0.4 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
11 min walk • Indiana 9/11 Memorial is a memorial in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to those killed in the September 11 attacks. It was begun early in 2010 as a grassroots effort.
0.4 miS
Park
Military Park, Indianapolis
11 min walk • Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering 14 acres. It is located in western Downtown Indianapolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Madame Walker Theatre Center?

Nearby attractions include Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis (6 min walk), Ransom Place Historic District, Indianapolis (8 min walk), Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis (8 min walk).

How to get to Madame Walker Theatre Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madame Walker Theatre Center:

Train

Canal (12 min walk)
Indiana University/Riley (14 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (24 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (24 min walk)