Pierson–Griffiths House, Indianapolis

Name: Pierson–Griffiths House
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#130 among attractions in Indianapolis

Greek Revival architecture

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Pierson–Griffiths House, also known as the Kemper House, is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Indiana. It was built in 1873, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, rectangular, five bay frame dwelling on a low brick foundation. It has elements of Greek Revival and Second Empire style architecture. It features a full-width front porch with grouped columns and a low hipped roof with decorative cut wood cresting around the perimeter. ()

Coordinates: 39°46'56"N, 86°9'15"W

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Downtown Indianapolis (St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood)Indianapolis United States

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Pierson–Griffiths House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, City Market, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indiana Repertory Theatre.

~690 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis
4 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.
0.9 miS
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
24 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.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
12 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
28 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.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
27 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.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
13 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.
~970 ftSW
Theater
American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis
5 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.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis
21 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Old National Centre, Indianapolis
15 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.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Chatham–Arch, Indianapolis
12 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.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
26 min walk • The Hilbert Circle Theatre, originally called the Circle Theater, is in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monument Circle. It was built in 1916 and consists of a Neoclassical style, white glazed terra cotta entrance section with a brick auditorium section behind.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pierson–Griffiths House?

Nearby attractions include The Wyndham, Indianapolis (1 min walk), Calvin I. Fletcher House, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Old Northside Historic District, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis (4 min walk).

How to get to Pierson–Griffiths House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pierson–Griffiths House:

Train

Canal (16 min walk)
Methodist (18 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (27 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (28 min walk)