Mt. Zion Church Marks History as a Hammond Mainstay
A new state historic marker notes Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church’s role as a center for religious, social and civic life for Hammond’s African American community.
Kokomo Plans to Revitalize Douglass School
By acquiring the vacant Douglass School, the City of Kokomo has taken a bold step to save a building at the heart of the city’s African American community.
Building Equal Access in Gary and Beyond
Homebuilder Andrew Means got his start in Gary and became a trailblazer for African American real estate developers, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s architectural legacy.
Rescue Needed for Gary’s North Gleason Park Pavilion
A recreation hub in Gary for more than 70 years, the historic North Gleason Park Pavilion faces an uncertain future, as its aging roof gives way.
A Save Twenty Years in the Making
Friends of Historic Allen Chapel formed in 1997 to save Terre Haute’s oldest African American church. More than two decades later, the work is nearly done.
Honoring Preservation Leaders
Indiana Landmarks recognizes winners in Valparaiso, Princeton, and Wabash for their advocacy for historic buildings and preservation.
New Albany Church Wins Cook Cup
Indiana Landmarks recognizes the outstanding restoration of Second Baptist Church, an Underground Railroad landmark.
Grant Allows Peru Church to Offer Warm(er) Welcome
A grant from our Sacred Places Indiana program recently helped the congregation of a modest church in Peru save its historic windows.
Southern Indiana Church Joins Group of Elite Peers
New Albany’s Second Baptist Church wins recognition as a “Network to Freedom” site, honoring the role the church played in the Underground Railroad.
House Remains a Symbol of Evansville History
Evansville’s Willard Carpenter House, 405 Carpenter Street, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the region, and it reminds us of one founding father’s commitment to the community.
Road Tripping in the Era of the Green Book
Victor Hugo Green, Harlem postal worker turned travel agent, published the Negro Motorist Green Book from 1936-1967. The guide recommended businesses and attractions around the country, including sites in Indiana, that would be friendly to African American travelers.
Adaptive Use is Former Church’s Saving Grace
Previously threatened with demolition, Phillips Temple in Indianapolis survives thanks to preservation advocacy and creative reuse.