Indianapolis Manufacturing Companies
List, like most of Indianapolis, was probably impressed by the recently constructed Majestic Building, which he photographed in about 1897-1900. The ten-story headquarters for the Indiana Gas Company was Indiana's first ...
Indianapolis Manufacturing Companies
Written by Joan Hostetler on October 25, 2012 in Then & Now - 3 Comments The Herman List Collection at the Indiana Historical Society gives us a glimpse of Indianapolis at a time of transition around 1900 when the old one- and two-story houses and stores were being removed to make way for skyscrapers. List, an amateur photographer and baker by trade, made nitrate negatives of views around town, including the intersection of East Maryland and South Pennsylvania Streets.
List, like most of Indianapolis, was probably impressed by the recently constructed Majestic Building, which he photographed in about 1897-1900. The ten-story headquarters for the Indiana Gas Company was Indiana’s first entirely steel-framed skyscraper. The Romanesque Revival structure was built in 1895 and 1896 of brick clad with and Indiana limestone veneer. It was designed by architect Oscar Bohlen of D.A. Bohlen and Son.
Although it was not List’s major focus, the street scene also captured the exterior of “The C. H. BLACK MFG. CO. / CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS.” As Dennis Horvath wrote last week, Charles H. Black might have built the first automobile in Indiana in 1891 but documentation is lost to history and the credit usually goes to Elwood Haynes of Kokomo who built an early automobile in 1894. Black’s carriage business occupied this two-story building at 40 E. Maryland Street as well as the brick building behind it (facing Pennsylvania Street). The business wrapped around an old brick house on the corner that later served as a saloon.
By 1901 the seven-story Century Building replaced the old corner buildings. It was specifically designed by architect Samuel H. Brubaker and Company to house the large printing presses of several printing companies.
About the AuthorJoan Hostetler and John Harris own Heritage Photo & Research Services. The company specializes in house and building research and historic photograph preservation, interpretation, archiving, and digitization. Since they see so many cool photographs tucked away in attics and basements, they recently created "The Indiana Album" to borrow, scan, and share hidden Indiana images with the public. Like them on facebook or send them an email to share your photographs.Related PostsHeritage Steward: George HanlinFlats Lost: The 300 Block of North StreetRoom With a View: Meridian at 21Building Language: Window Sash3 Comments on "Indianapolis Then and Now: Majestic Building / Charles H. Black’s Carriage Manufacturing / Century Building, East Maryland Street"basil berchekas jr October 25, 2012 at 7:
It’s wonderful to see a picture of the Majestic Building when it was still fairly new. I love the blurry horse and wagon just coming into the photo at the left.
I worked there from 1986-88 (third floor–it’s the office windows in line above the arched entrance). Our floor still had some of the original massive office doors and the elevator banks had cool patterned floors. Occasionally I would get the lunch special at the Majestic Oyster Bar and you could see the ICG monograms in the leaded glass windows and the old vault at the back of the restaurant. Also had the steam radiator by my drafting table.Leave a CommentClick here to cancel reply. Name (required) Email (required) Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
Ever visited the Birch Bayh Federal Building and Courthouse? It's a stunner, please join our quick tour! For more videos of "seldom seen spaces" of Indianapolis, please check the HistoricIndianpolis youtube channel.Popular Recent Comments Tags 10 Reasons Fountain Square Would Be My Next Indianapolis Neighborhood…November 26, 2011, 22 Comments HI t-shirt fundraiser: There’s No Place Like Home!June 4, 2012, 20 Comments Sunday Prayers: College Ave in the 3000′sJuly 8, 2012, 18 Comments What the Hell? Check out that beautiful Historic Neighborhood… gas station?November 9, 2011, 16 Comments Then and Now: W. E. Mick Building and Aquilina Apartments, Central Avenue and East 30th StreetJanuary 5, 2012, 16 Comments Heritage Steward: George HanlinOctober 26, 2012, 5 Comments Indianapolis Then and Now: Majestic Building / Charles H. Black’s Carriage Manufacturing / Century Building, East Maryland StreetOctober 25, 2012, 3 Comments Flats Lost: The 300 Block of North StreetOctober 24, 2012, 2 Comments Room With a View: Meridian at 21October 23, 2012, 1 Comment Building Language: Window SashOctober 23, 2012, 1 Comment basil berchekas jr: i grew up in the 2000 block of North Emerson (before that, in the 1400 Virginia Swift Singer: Okay, where you live is an area we thought the rich kids lived. We wer basil berchekas jr: Do wish to follow this! Another historic preservation hero! George Hanlin: Hi, Virginia. Yes, I'm on the near eastside, around Tenth and Emerson, Virginia Swift Singer: You drive west on Washington to downtown? Hmmm.
Here's to cultivating future preservationists, who care about details and know quality versus schlock. May everyone understand that the past connects us all.
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List, like most of Indianapolis, was probably impressed by the recently constructed Majestic Building, which he photographed in about 1897-1900. The ten-story headquarters for the Indiana Gas Company was Indiana’s first entirely steel-framed skyscraper. The Romanesque Revival structure was built in 1895 and 1896 of brick clad with and Indiana limestone veneer. It was designed by architect Oscar Bohlen of D.A. Bohlen and Son.
Although it was not List’s major focus, the street scene also captured the exterior of “The C. H. BLACK MFG. CO. / CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS.” As Dennis Horvath wrote last week, Charles H. Black might have built the first automobile in Indiana in 1891 but documentation is lost to history and the credit usually goes to Elwood Haynes of Kokomo who built an early automobile in 1894. Black’s carriage business occupied this two-story building at 40 E. Maryland Street as well as the brick building behind it (facing Pennsylvania Street). The business wrapped around an old brick house on the corner that later served as a saloon.
By 1901 the seven-story Century Building replaced the old corner buildings. It was specifically designed by architect Samuel H. Brubaker and Company to house the large printing presses of several printing companies.
About the AuthorJoan Hostetler and John Harris own Heritage Photo & Research Services. The company specializes in house and building research and historic photograph preservation, interpretation, archiving, and digitization. Since they see so many cool photographs tucked away in attics and basements, they recently created "The Indiana Album" to borrow, scan, and share hidden Indiana images with the public. Like them on facebook or send them an email to share your photographs.Related PostsHeritage Steward: George HanlinFlats Lost: The 300 Block of North StreetRoom With a View: Meridian at 21Building Language: Window Sash3 Comments on "Indianapolis Then and Now: Majestic Building / Charles H. Black’s Carriage Manufacturing / Century Building, East Maryland Street"basil berchekas jr October 25, 2012 at 7:
It’s wonderful to see a picture of the Majestic Building when it was still fairly new. I love the blurry horse and wagon just coming into the photo at the left.
I worked there from 1986-88 (third floor–it’s the office windows in line above the arched entrance). Our floor still had some of the original massive office doors and the elevator banks had cool patterned floors. Occasionally I would get the lunch special at the Majestic Oyster Bar and you could see the ICG monograms in the leaded glass windows and the old vault at the back of the restaurant. Also had the steam radiator by my drafting table.Leave a CommentClick here to cancel reply. Name (required) Email (required) Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
Ever visited the Birch Bayh Federal Building and Courthouse? It's a stunner, please join our quick tour! For more videos of "seldom seen spaces" of Indianapolis, please check the HistoricIndianpolis youtube channel.Popular Recent Comments Tags 10 Reasons Fountain Square Would Be My Next Indianapolis Neighborhood…November 26, 2011, 22 Comments HI t-shirt fundraiser: There’s No Place Like Home!June 4, 2012, 20 Comments Sunday Prayers: College Ave in the 3000′sJuly 8, 2012, 18 Comments What the Hell? Check out that beautiful Historic Neighborhood… gas station?November 9, 2011, 16 Comments Then and Now: W. E. Mick Building and Aquilina Apartments, Central Avenue and East 30th StreetJanuary 5, 2012, 16 Comments Heritage Steward: George HanlinOctober 26, 2012, 5 Comments Indianapolis Then and Now: Majestic Building / Charles H. Black’s Carriage Manufacturing / Century Building, East Maryland StreetOctober 25, 2012, 3 Comments Flats Lost: The 300 Block of North StreetOctober 24, 2012, 2 Comments Room With a View: Meridian at 21October 23, 2012, 1 Comment Building Language: Window SashOctober 23, 2012, 1 Comment basil berchekas jr: i grew up in the 2000 block of North Emerson (before that, in the 1400 Virginia Swift Singer: Okay, where you live is an area we thought the rich kids lived. We wer basil berchekas jr: Do wish to follow this! Another historic preservation hero! George Hanlin: Hi, Virginia. Yes, I'm on the near eastside, around Tenth and Emerson, Virginia Swift Singer: You drive west on Washington to downtown? Hmmm.
Here's to cultivating future preservationists, who care about details and know quality versus schlock. May everyone understand that the past connects us all.
Mission: Historic Indianapolis.com ignites interest, creates conversation and sparks action. HI is a hub connecting you to the city's past in the present, with an eye towards the future..
Historic Indianapolis.com can only operate through the generosity of its sponsors and donors. If you find value in this website, please consider a donation to HistoricIndianapolis.com -with thanks, in advance!
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