Irwin Library, Indianapolis

Name: Irwin Library
Address: 4553 Clarendon Rd, Indianapolis, 46208, United States

#135 among attractions in Indianapolis

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The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University, Indianapolis, United States. Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism. Construction of the library cost $2.25 million, of which $1.5 million was underwritten by the Irwin-Sweeney-Miller foundation. After construction was finished, the library's first day of operation was on September 9, 1963. The library was named in honor of William G. Irwin, who served as a trustee of Butler University from 1908 until his death in 1943. ()

Coordinates: 39°50'18"N, 86°10'14"W

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4553 Clarendon RdButler - TarkingtonIndianapolis 46208 United States

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Irwin Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indianapolis Museum of Art, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Melody Inn, Crown Hill Cemetery.

1.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis
30 min walk • The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), nestled in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, stands out as a cultural beacon for art aficionados and casual tourists alike. This prestigious institution is renowned for its extensive collection that spans thousands of...
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
11 min walk • Hinkle Fieldhouse, a storied arena nestled in Indianapolis, Indiana, stands as an emblem of American sports history. This legendary venue, located on the campus of Butler University, was constructed in 1928 and has since been an epicenter for basketball enthusiasts.
1.1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Melody Inn, Indianapolis
27 min walk • The Melody Inn is a bar and live music club in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is estimated that over 7,000 bands and musical acts have played the Melody Inn since 2001.
1.2 miS
Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis
32 min walk • Crown Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 700 West Thirty-Eighth Street in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Oldfields, Indianapolis
27 min walk • Oldfields also known as Lilly House and Gardens, is a 26-acre historic estate and house museum at Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The estate, an example of the American country house movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2003.
~1190 ftN
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Indianapolis
6 min walk • Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is a part of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1.1 miS
Cemetery
Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis
29 min walk • Crown Hill National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was established in 1866 on Section 10 within Crown Hill Cemetery, a privately owned cemetery on the city's northwest side.
~1780 ftNW
Body of water, Universities and schools, Hiking trail
Butler University, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education...
1.1 miSW
Monuments and statues
La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda, Indianapolis
28 min walk • La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda is a public artwork by Spanish artist Pablo Serrano, located at Newfields, the museum campus that houses the Indianapolis Museum of Art near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The artwork is an abstract bronze piece which tops a granite fountain.
~800 ftN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
4 min walk • Clowes Memorial Hall officially known as "Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University" is a theatre located on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
1.2 miNE
Church
Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
30 min walk • Meridian Street United Methodist Church, known in its early years as Wesley Chapel, the Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Meridian Street Methodist Church, is a Methodist church located at 5500 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Which popular attractions are close to Irwin Library?

Nearby attractions include Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Indianapolis (6 min walk), Butler–Tarkington, Indianapolis (7 min walk), Butler University, Indianapolis (9 min walk).