Blair–Dunning House, Bloomington

Name: Blair–Dunning House
Address: Bloomington, United States

#41 among attractions in Bloomington

Greek Revival architecture

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The Blair–Dunning House is a historic house on the west side of Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Built in the 1820s as a farmhouse, it now lies at the heart of one of the city's neighborhoods, and it is one of Bloomington's most prominent houses. Once the home of the Governor of Indiana, it has been designated a historic site. ()

Built: 1822 (202 years ago)Coordinates: 39°9'52"N, 86°32'24"W

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Prospect HillBloomington United States

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Blair–Dunning House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WonderLab, Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, Fountain Square Mall.

~1110 ftNE
Museum, Science museum
WonderLab, Bloomington
6 min walk • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...
1.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Assembly Hall, Bloomington
38 min walk • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, formerly named and still commonly referred to as Assembly Hall, is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
36 min walk • Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the tenth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with a capacity of 52,626.
~1770 ftE
39°9'58"N • 86°32'3"W
Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.4 miE
Architecture, Theater, Historical place
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington
11 min walk • The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater.
0.9 miE
Universities and schools
Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington
24 min walk • The Indiana Memorial Union is a student union building at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana United States. It is located at 900 E 7th Street, facing the Jordan River and the Dunn Meadow.
0.7 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Kirkwood Observatory, Bloomington
20 min walk • Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Wicks Building, Bloomington
10 min walk • The Wicks Building is a historic commercial building on Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~1910 ftNE
Tower
Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington
10 min walk • Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana is a Beaux Arts building built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wylie House, Bloomington
14 min walk • Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Bloomington
22 min walk • The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blair–Dunning House?

Nearby attractions include Steele Dunning Historic District, Bloomington (2 min walk), Prospect Hill Historic District, Bloomington (2 min walk), WonderLab, Bloomington (6 min walk), Bloomington West Side Historic District, Bloomington (8 min walk).

How to get to Blair–Dunning House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blair–Dunning House:

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Bloomington Transit Center (10 min walk)
4th and Washington bus terminal (11 min walk)