I Miss Historic Places

In a world consumed by the fears and changes hefted upon us by COVID-19, we crave the comfort and community offered by historic places.
Lawrenceburg Theater is Ready for a New Act

Now on the market, Lawrenceburg’s Walnut Theatre offers a great opportunity for a downtown new arts and entertainment amenity.
Saving and Selling a Standout in Aurora

Indiana Landmarks will kick-start restoration at an impressive historic home in Aurora’s Westside neighborhood before selling it to a buyer who can complete the work.
New Historic Districts Capture History of River Trade

Historic districts in Vevay and Greendale are poised for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Downtown Aurora Tour Showcases Landmarks in Ohio River Town

Oct. 19 tour showcases downtown revitalization as city celebrates its bicentennial.
Lawrenceburg Landmark Needs Preservation-Minded Buyer

Lawrenceburg’s Daniel Major House, fondly nicknamed “Twin Bays,” needs a preservation-minded buyer to safeguard the historic home’s future.
Maintaining the Legacy of Lawrenceburg’s Vance-Tousey House

Groups work to protect Lawrenceburg’s Vance-Tousey House as developers plan construction of a large-scale apartment building next to the historic home.
Dearborn County’s Newest National Register Landmark is a Historic Tugboat

The Elizabeth Lea, a towboat constructed in 1939, earns National Register status on the merit of its engineering attributes and its contribution to maritime history.
A Tour 200 Years in the Making

Just in time for the city’s bicentennial, the Historic Downtown Aurora Tour on October 19 showcases landmarks in the Ohio River town.
Buy into Greendale’s Whiskey History

With a two-story front porch and a cupola crowned with a widow’s walk, Greendale’s Dobell House impresses and charms. Most recently used as a restaurant, the property is now for sale.
Caring for Veraestau’s Historic Trees

The trees on the grounds of Veraestau, our country estate in Aurora, help define the historic property. What happens when those trees are damaged or begin to die?
Getting Rid of the Rot at Angevine Cabin

Thirty years after its reconstruction, Lawrenceburg’s c.1820 Angevine Cabin is undergoing top-to-bottom restoration.