Lockerbie Square- Historic Neighborhoods of Indianapolis
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 Published On Mar 17, 2021

Enjoy this presentation and Q&A session on Lockerbie Square, presented by Marjorie Kienle. Lockerbie Square, abutting Indianapolis’ Mile Square, is a vibrant neighborhood with tree-lined cobblestone and brick streets filled with cozy cottages to large homes. The oldest surviving neighborhood in Indianapolis, it was home to the famous Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. Join us for a visual tour of some of the neighborhood’s architectural gems with photos and stories. Our journey, will take us from its early history though its revitalization in the 1970s and 1980s following a deep post WWII decline, to the charming and inviting neighborhood it is today. The presenter, a Propylaeum Board Member, is Marjorie Kienle, who restored a home in Lockerbie Square with her husband in 1976.

This event was the third in a new series presented by the Propylaeum focusing on different historic neighborhoods of Indianapolis. From Meridian Place, to Ransom Place, to Lockerbie, and more. Local experts and enthusiasts will discuss the history, architecture, and historical significance neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis and will share photos and stories from past and present.

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