Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District, Indianapolis

Name: Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#85 among attractions in Indianapolis

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture

Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District

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Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District is a national historic district located at Indianapolis, Indiana. The district encompasses 40 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in the central business district of Indianapolis centered on Monument Circle. It developed between about 1852 and 1946, and includes representative examples of Italianate, Greek Revival, and Art Deco style architecture. Eighteen of the contributing buildings are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other notable buildings include the L.S. Ayres & Co. Department Store, Kahn Tailoring Company Building, Hannaman and Duzan Building, Odd Fellows Building, Hotel Harrison, Guaranty Building, Circle Tower, Consolidated Building, and Turner Building and Savings Association. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'4"N, 86°9'29"W

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Downtown Indianapolis (Wholesale District)Indianapolis United States

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Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

~900 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
5 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
~260 ftN
Iconic site with a museum and scenic views
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis
2 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands as a proud centerpiece in the bustling heart of Indianapolis, Indiana. This grand structure, dedicated to the valor of Indiana's veterans, dominates Monument Circle and reaches a height of 284 feet, offering visitors a chance...
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
16 min walk • Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts and opened on August 16, 2008.
~1530 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
8 min walk • Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
11 min walk • The Slippery Noodle Inn is a large blues bar and restaurant with two performance stages in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It also has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Indiana, having opened in 1850 as the Tremont House.
~560 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis
3 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Christ Church parish was formally organized in 1837.
~1350 ftE
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
7 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~560 ftSW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
3 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~820 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
4 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.
~340 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
2 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Old National Centre, Indianapolis
16 min walk • The Old National Centre, formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple and the Murat Shrine Center, is located at North and New Jersey streets in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is owned by the Murat Shriners of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Marott's Shoes Building, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Selig's Dry Goods Company Building, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis (2 min walk).

How to get to Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Street–Monument Circle Historic District:

Bus

G • Lines: 39 (6 min walk)
F • Lines: 19, 38 (6 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (10 min walk)
Canal (28 min walk)