Constructed in the Craftsman style circa 1905, this substantial two-story brick mansion is an architecturally significant building located in the Herron-Morton Place Historic District. During the Great Depression, the home was converted to apartments. Exterior alterations were limited to a 1950’s two-story rear addition. The large carriage house also remained intact on the exterior while the interior had been updated for apartment office use.

 

Vacant for a decade, the main building suffered from structural disrepair. Little of the original historic fabric remained on the interior, as the plaster, wood trim and finishes were stripped back to the wall studs and the finish floor boards were removed. Jacobs Pannicke Architects, Inc. now known as ARCHitecture trio, inc. design reused all salvaged historic materials remaining on site and all repairs were made to match the original construction per existing conditions and historic photographs.

 

The design team coordinated with the developer to devise new apartment unit layouts for the main and the carriage houses that met the Rehabilitation Standard of the Indiana Building Code. During Schematic Design, a variety of options were presented to the client. Upon selection of the appropriate scheme, the plans were further refined and Construction Documents for the interior renovations and exterior repairs were completed. Hoffman Engineers, Inc. served as the project engineer providing structural and MEP design. Construction Administration services as well as coordination of required approvals from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) and consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Applications were provided.

 

Awards:

■ Featured on HGTV's television show: Restore America: A Salute to Preservation - 2005

 

■ Bricks & Mortar Grant through the National Trust for Historic Preservation in cooperation with

Restore America - 2005

 

Square Feet:  6,500 (main house)

1,700 (carriage house)

Construction Commencement:  Summer 2005

Construction Cost:  $ 700,000