Montgomery Ward Building, Evansville

Name: Montgomery Ward Building
Address: Evansville, United States

#27 among attractions in Evansville

Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture

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The Montgomery Ward Building is a historic department store building at 517-19 Main Street in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. It has three stories and was completed in 1933 in the Georgian Revival style. ()

Coordinates: 37°58'20"N, 87°34'9"W

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Downtown EvansvilleEvansville United States

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Montgomery Ward Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford Center, Bally's Evansville, Alhambra Theatorium, Victory Theatre.

~340 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ford Center, Evansville
2 min walk • The Ford Center is a multi-use indoor arena in downtown Evansville, Indiana with a maximum seating capacity of 11,000. It officially opened in November 2011 and is mainly used for basketball, ice hockey, and music concerts.
0.5 miW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Bally's Evansville, Evansville
12 min walk • Bally's Evansville is a casino hotel and entertainment complex in downtown Evansville, Indiana, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Bally's Corporation. Originally named Casino Aztar, it was opened by Aztar Corporation in 1995 as the state's first casino. The name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Alhambra Theatorium, Evansville
19 min walk • Alhambra Theatorium is a historic movie theater in the Haynies Corner Arts District of Evansville, Indiana. It was designed by Frank J. Schlotter and opened on September 27, 1913, as a movie theater. The Alhambra was one of many influenced by the Alhambra Palace in Spain.
~260 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Victory Theatre, Evansville
2 min walk • The Victory Theatre is a 1,950 seat venue in Evansville, Indiana. It is home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and also hosts local ballet and modern dance companies, theatre companies, and touring productions.
~1110 ftNW
Tower
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville
6 min walk • The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Old Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County, Indiana government. Construction started in the spring of 1888 and was completed in November 1890. The building was ready to be occupied by the county government in early 1891.
~730 ftNE
City hall
Civic Center, Evansville
4 min walk • The Evansville Civic Center Complex is the location of all city offices for the City of Evansville and County of Vanderburgh, including the Evansville Police Department and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department.
~300 ftS
Museum, Children's museum
Children's Museum of Evansville, Evansville
2 min walk • The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville is an interactive children's museum in Evansville, Indiana. The museum educates and inspires children about the world.
~1000 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Old National Events Plaza, Evansville
5 min walk • The Old National Events Plaza is a 280,000-square-foot convention center and auditorium in Evansville, Indiana that consists of a 2,500-seat auditorium, a 38,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, and 12 flexible 1,000-square-foot meeting rooms.
1.1 miNW
37°59'5"N • 87°34'51"W
Evansville Civic Theatre, Evansville
28 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
~710 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture
United States Post Office, Evansville
4 min walk • Evansville Post Office, also known as the Customs House, is a historic post office building located in downtown Evansville, Indiana.
~1160 ftSW
Art Nouveau architecture
Building at 223 Main Street, Evansville
6 min walk • 223 Main Street is a historic commercial building located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. It was built in 1910, and is a three-story, Art Nouveau style building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The building is currently home to River City Mercantile & Coffee Co.

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Which popular attractions are close to Montgomery Ward Building?

Nearby attractions include Victory Theatre, Evansville (2 min walk), Children's Museum of Evansville, Evansville (2 min walk), Downtown Evansville, Evansville (2 min walk), United States Post Office, Evansville (4 min walk).

How to get to Montgomery Ward Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montgomery Ward Building:

Bus

METS Bus Terminal Downtown • Lines: 4702 (4 min walk)