Pottlitzer House, Lafayette

Name: Pottlitzer House
Address: Lafayette, United States

#11 among attractions in Lafayette

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The Pottlitzer House at 801 Brown St. is in the historic Centennial Neighborhood in Lafayette, Indiana. This Pottlitzer house was constructed in 1893 by Leo and Minnie Pottlitzer. It is a mixture of Colonial Revival, Chateau and Queen Anne styles. When constructed it cost $9000, about $260,000 in today's value. The finials and oversized gables with low relief sculptures are indicative of the eclectic style popular in the late 19th century. The most notable feature, the tall spires on the roof, are the only known extant residential example of this style in Lafayette. The Pottlitzer House caught on fire in early 2015, severely damaging the rear of the structure. ()

Coordinates: 40°25'18"N, 86°53'16"W

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CentennialLafayette United States

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Pottlitzer House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Moses Fowler House, Saint James Lutheran Church and School.

~1980 ftSW
Tower
Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Lafayette
10 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 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Lafayette
16 min walk • The Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art is a public museum in Lafayette, Indiana, housing the largest collection of Indiana art anywhere in the world. The museum is located in the Potter-Haan Mansion at 920 E State Street.
~1880 ftS
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Moses Fowler House, Lafayette
10 min walk • The Moses Fowler House is located at the corner of 10th and South streets in Lafayette, Indiana. The house is considered the finest example of a large Gothic Revival residence still standing in the United States. Upon his death in 1889, aged 74, Fowler had accumulated a fortune of an estimated three million dollars.
~480 ftN
Religious school, Church
Saint James Lutheran Church and School, Lafayette
3 min walk • Saint James Lutheran Church and School located in Lafayette, Indiana was founded in 1850 by German immigrants, is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and is a Confessional Lutheran congregation with approximately 800 active members. Average weekly worship attendance is approximately 550 at four services.
1.1 miW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture
Brothers Purdue, West Lafayette
27 min walk • The Purdue State Bank Building is a historic structure in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, designed by American architect and Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor Louis Sullivan.
~1850 ftSW
Monuments and statues
LaFayette Fountain, Lafayette
9 min walk • Lafayette Fountain is an 1887 fountain by sculptor Lorado Taft, in the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette, Indiana. The fountain is composed of a number of tiered bowls with a marble statue of the Marquis de LaFayette on top.
~1690 ftSE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette
9 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. It is located at 1207 Columbia Street in Lafayette, Indiana. It is also a contributing property in the St. Mary Historic District.
~940 ftS
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Upper Main Street Historic District, Lafayette
5 min walk • Upper Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Sixth Street was the City of Lafayette's eastern boundary when it was originally platted.
~870 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette
5 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Founded by Parson Samuel R. Johnson, early services were held beginning in 1836–37 in the counting room of Thomas Benbridge. Benbridge had an accounting office. The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St.
~960 ftW
Church
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette
5 min walk • Trinity United Methodist Church, the first church in Lafayette, Indiana, was established in 1824, before the city was founded. The first meetings were held in the old log courthouse; the church was formally organized in 1827 with ten members. Trinity United Methodist is located at 314 North Sixth Street in Lafayette, Indiana 47901.
0.6 miSE
Botanical garden, Park
Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden, Lafayette
15 min walk • The Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Lafayette, Indiana in the United States. The garden is next to Wildcat Creek. It has prairie and oak savanna environs. Plants in the garden are native Indiana flora. The main goal of the park is to reintroduce native plants and animals to the Lafayette area.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pottlitzer House?

Nearby attractions include Saint James Lutheran Church and School, Lafayette (3 min walk), Centennial Neighborhood District, Lafayette (4 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette (5 min walk), Upper Main Street Historic District, Lafayette (5 min walk).

How to get to Pottlitzer House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pottlitzer House:

Bus

CItyBus Center (10 min walk)
Happy Hollow BUS602W • Lines: 5A (22 min walk)

Train

Lafayette (12 min walk)