Oldenburg Convent Plans to Rehab Historic Mother House
A recent grant from Indiana Landmarks will help the Sisters of St. Francis plan renovations at the convent’s historic Mother House.
Danke Schoen, Oldenburg
For an unforgettable view, drive into Oldenburg from the north where scenic hills frame the European-looking small town. Known as the “Village of the Spires” for the multiple church steeples that punctuate its skyline, the town offers a visitor experience quite different from any other place in eastern Indiana.
Huddleston Farmhouse presents Wine Down on the Farm!
Indiana Landmarks event features Hoosier wine, food, and music on Sept. 16.
Dublin Meetinghouse and the Society of Friends
For nearly 150 years, the Dublin Friends Meetinghouse has been a reminder of Wayne County’s Quaker heritage. A grant from Indiana Landmarks is helping nominate the church to the National Register.
Preservation Momentum Picks Up at Beech Church
A spot on Indiana’s 10 Most Endangered list may seem like ignoble distinction, but for Mount Pleasant Beech Church it has been the catalyst for financial support critical to saving the imperiled landmark.
Back for Seconds
Restaurants need to make an impression from the street to stand out in the crowded marketplace. Non-chain restaurateurs often choose vintage buildings for their history, architecture, visual interest and distinctive ambiance. In Indiana, these repurposed landmarks are a must-see.
Seeking Aid for Indiana’s County Homes
Helping address reuse challenges for landmarks that once served the elderly, ill, orphaned, and physically or mentally handicapped.
Hometown Revitalizers
Our Servaas Award winners in 2015 spark revitalization in two eastern Indiana downtowns.
Levi Coffin and the Underground Railroad
Incredible stories of hope — and some of hollow hype — abound when talk turns to the Underground Railroad. Most of the time, examining a landmark for physical clues doesn’t help determine if a place was really part of the secretive and perilous network. Instead, look to its history.
Announcing Indiana’s 10 Most Endangered
In late April 2016, Indiana Landmarks announced its 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy.
Saved in Perpetuity: Easements Safeguard Character
When people want to safeguard the landmark character of their house or business, a preservation easement donated to a preservation organization may be the surest tool.