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Columbus Historic District

Columbus, Indiana • Bartholomew County

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About This Property

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The Columbus Historic District in Columbus, Indiana, is a vibrant urban area showcasing exceptional 20th-century modern architecture. Its buildings represent a remarkable concentration of significant works by internationally renowned architects like Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
182
Listed Date
12/10/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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Elnora Daugherty Farm

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5541 E. 500 South, Columbus, Indiana

James and Annetta Daugherty House and Barn

Area of Significance

Architecture; Agriculture

Location

6443 South Jonesville Rd., Columbus, Indiana

Evans Lustron House

Area of Significance

Architecture

Location

2121 Pennsylvania St., Columbus, Indiana

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