The Propylaeum, Indianapolis

Name: The Propylaeum
Address: 1410 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, 46202-2417, United States
Telephone: +1 317-638-7881

#129 among attractions in Indianapolis

Cafe, Nightlife, Tea room, Tudor Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Propylaeum, also known as the John W. Schmidt House or as the Schmidt-Schaf House, is a historic home and carriage house located at 1410 North Delaware Street in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The Propylaeum was named after the Greek word "propýlaion," meaning "gateway to higher culture." The property became the headquarters for the Indianapolis Woman's Club in 1923, as well as the host for several other social and cultural organizations. It was initially built in 1890-1891 as a private residence for John William Schmidt, president of the Indianapolis Brewing Company, and his family. Joseph C. Schaf, president of the American Brewing Company of Indianapolis, and his family were subsequent owners of the home. ()

Coordinates: 39°47'11"N, 86°9'16"W

Address

1410 N Delaware StNorth Side (Old Northside)Indianapolis 46202-2417 United States

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+1 317-638-7881

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The Propylaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Phoenix Theatre, American Cabaret Theatre, Madame Walker Theatre Center.

~840 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, previously known as the Benjamin Harrison Home, is the former home of the twenty-third president of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. It is in the Old Northside Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
19 min walk • The Phoenix Theatre has presented productions since 1983. An Equity house, the Phoenix presents the Midwest and Indiana premieres of many Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, and has presented 94 World Premieres. In May 2018, Phoenix moved to a newly constructed, 20,000 square foot building, the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, at 705 N.
0.5 miS
Theater
American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis
12 min walk • The Cabaret, formerly the American Cabaret Theatre, is one of four professional theatres in Indianapolis, founded January 9, 1988 and located for many years in the Athenæum.
1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis
26 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Old National Centre, Indianapolis
22 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.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Chatham–Arch, Indianapolis
17 min walk • Chatham–Arch is a neighborhood located immediately east of Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. This neighborhood is one of the oldest in Indianapolis, dating back to the mid 19th century. Chatham–Arch contains many of Indianapolis's historic homes.
~810 ftSW
Church
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis
4 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at Fourteenth and Meridian Streets in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.4 miSE
Historical place
Morris-Butler House, Indianapolis
11 min walk • The Morris–Butler House is a Second Empire-style house built about 1864 in the Old Northside Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. Restored as a museum home by Indiana Landmarks between 1964 and 1969, the American Civil War-era residence was the non-profit organization's first preservation project.
0.6 miS
Library
Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis
15 min walk • The Indianapolis Public Library, formerly known as the Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library, is the public library system serving the citizens of Marion County, Indiana, United States and its largest city, Indianapolis.
~1740 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis
9 min walk • The Episcopal Church of All Saints serves the Old Northside Historic District near downtown Indianapolis. It is distinctive within the diocese for its Anglo-Catholic style of worship, and is historically significant as the first Episcopal Church in the United States to regularly ordain a woman as priest.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Epilogue Players, Indianapolis
11 min walk • Epilogue Players is a theater company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was the first theater troupe for senior citizens founded in the United States and served as a model for the birth of the "senior theater" movement in the 1980s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Propylaeum open?

The Propylaeum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Propylaeum?

Nearby attractions include Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Old Northside Historic District, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Pierson–Griffiths House, Indianapolis (8 min walk).

How to get to The Propylaeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Propylaeum:

Train

Methodist (14 min walk)
Canal (17 min walk)