Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District, West Lafayette

#28 among attractions in West Lafayette

Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District, also known as the West Lafayette Historic District, is a national historic district located at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The district encompasses 644 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Lafayette. It developed between about 1890 and 1952 and includes representative examples of Queen Anne, Shingle style, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture. ()

Coordinates: 40°25'52"N, 86°54'22"W

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New ChaunceyWest Lafayette United States

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Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, Engineering Fountain, Samara.

0.7 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette
18 min walk • Ross–Ade Stadium is a stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on the campus of Purdue University. It is the home field of Purdue Boilermakers football. The stadium was dedicated on November 22, 1924, and named in honor of Purdue alumni George Ade and David E. Ross.
0.6 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Basketball
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette
15 min walk • Mackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams. The arena opened in 1967 as a replacement for Lambert Fieldhouse.
0.4 miSW
Fountain
Engineering Fountain, West Lafayette
12 min walk • The Purdue Mall Water Sculpture, often referred to as the Engineering Fountain, is a water sculpture and fountain located at the main campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
0.8 miNW
Architecture, Historical place, Museum
Samara, West Lafayette
20 min walk • Samara, also known as the John E. Christian House, is a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The home is an example of the Usonian homes that Wright designed. Samara was built from 1954 to 1956 and was still occupied by the original owner, John E. Christian, until he died on July 12, 2015.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Elliott Hall of Music, West Lafayette
14 min walk • The Elliott Hall of Music is a theater located on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. With a seating capacity of 6,005, it is one of the largest proscenium theaters in the world, and is 45 seats larger than Radio City Music Hall.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette
17 min walk • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is the Catholic university parish at Purdue University. It is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. It is often referred to as "St. Tom's" by parishioners.
0.5 miSW
Tower
Purdue Bell Tower, West Lafayette
13 min walk • The Purdue Bell Tower is a 160-foot tall bell tower in the center of Purdue University's campus. It was constructed in 1995 through a gift from the class of 1948.
1.1 miSE
Tower
Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Lafayette
28 min walk • The Tippecanoe County Courthouse is located on the public square in the city of Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The public square is located between the north-south 3rd and 4th Streets and between the east-west Main and Columbia Streets.
0.6 miW
Student center, Monuments and statues
The Boilermaker, West Lafayette
16 min walk • The Boilermaker is a statue that was dedicated on November 4, 2005, as a monument commemorating the "indomitable spirit of the...
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Purdue Memorial Union, West Lafayette
13 min walk • The Purdue Memorial Union is a student union building located on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. It opened in 1924 as a memorial to the Purdue students who had fought in World War I. The building includes several restaurants, lounges, and student organization offices, as well as a bowling alley and a hotel.
0.7 miW
Frat house, Tudor Revival architecture
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, West Lafayette
18 min walk • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, also known as Maltese Manor, is a historic fraternity house located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular, Tudor Revival style brick and stone building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District?

Nearby attractions include New Chauncey Neighborhood, West Lafayette (4 min walk), Morton School, West Lafayette (11 min walk), West Lafayette Public Library, West Lafayette (11 min walk), Engineering Fountain, West Lafayette (12 min walk).

How to get to Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chauncey–Stadium Avenues Historic District:

Bus

Happy Hollow BUS602W • Lines: 5A (9 min walk)

Train

Lafayette (25 min walk)