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Speedway Historic District

Speedway, Indiana • Marion County

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About This Property

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The Speedway Historic District in Speedway, Indiana, encompasses the heart of the town established around the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It features a collection of early 20th-century commercial buildings, residential areas, and the original Speedway grounds and structures, reflecting the town's origins as a company town dedicated to automobile racing.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
41.6
Listed Date
9/15/2005
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Industry
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Industry; Landscape Architecture; Engineering; Transportation; Entertainment/Recreation; Invention

Location

4790 W. 16th St., Speedway, Indiana

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