Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Indianapolis

Name: Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#168 among attractions in Indianapolis

Colonial revival architecture

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Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, also known as the Minor House, is a historic National Association of Colored Women's Clubs clubhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two-and-one-half-story "T"-plan building was originally constructed in 1897 as a private dwelling for John and Sarah Minor; however, since 1927 it has served as the headquarters of the Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, a nonprofit group of African American women. The Indiana federation was formally organized on April 27, 1904, in Indianapolis and incorporated in 1927. The group's Colonial Revival style frame building sits on a brick foundation and has a gable roof with hipped dormers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. ()

Coordinates: 39°47'37"N, 86°9'42"W

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North Side (Near Northside)Indianapolis United States

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Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broad Ripple Park Carousel, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Phoenix Theatre, American Cabaret Theatre.

1.2 miN
Amusement ride, Amusement, Historical place
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Park
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0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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Which popular attractions are close to Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs?

Nearby attractions include Willard and Josephine Hubbard House, Indianapolis (4 min walk), HCS Motor Car Company Building, Indianapolis (10 min walk), Herron Morton, Indianapolis (12 min walk), Epilogue Players, Indianapolis (13 min walk).

How to get to Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs:

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Methodist (10 min walk)
Canal (21 min walk)