Tracing the Underground Railroad in Northwest Indiana
Indiana Landmarks is partnering with local history groups and regional organizations to identify Underground Railroad sites in The Region.
Indiana Landmarks Welcomes New Northwest Field Office Director
Indiana Landmarks welcomes Blake Swihart as director of the Northwest Field Office in Gary.
Identifying Indiana’s Pattern Book Architecture
Using detailed illustrations, floor plans, and essays on design, these publications spurred the construction of houses in the nineteenth century.
Chautauqua Tradition Continues at Fountain Park
Established in 1893, Fountain Park Chautauqua holds status as one of the longest continuously convened Chautauqua assemblies in the U.S.
New Deal Left Its Stamp on Local Post Offices
If your local post office was built in the 1930s and 1940s, take a close look the next time you step into the lobby. You may be in for a treat!
Rensselaer Carnegie Center Slates Window Restoration
Dozens of century-old windows at Rensselaer’s historic Carnegie library are being restored with the help of several preservation grants.
Volunteers Log Hours at Jasper County Cabin
The saying “many hands make light work” holds true in Jasper County, where volunteers are wrapping up work to protect a pioneer-era log cabin from the elements.
Historic Water Towers Withstand the Pressure of Time
For many communities, their water towers’ form was just as important as their function. Two towers in the northwest part of the state still serve as points of pride and local identity.
Exploring Old and New in Rensselaer
Like any city, Rensselaer has evolved and changed. The blend of old and new sets the stage for an enjoyable exploration of architectural heritage.
Indiana Landmarks Announces New Directors and Officers
Indiana Landmarks’ board of directors recently elected seven new members and new leadership at its annual meeting in Indianapolis.
Supporting Preservation in the “Region”
Grants from Indiana Landmarks’ Efroymson Family Endangered Places Fund help fuel the efforts of three groups in northwest Indiana.