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Lockerbie Square Historic District is Indianapolis' oldest preserved residential neighborhood, named in honor of residential planner Jannett Smith Lockerbie McOuat and her father George Murray Lockerbie. The district dates back to the mid-19th century and was formerly known as Germantown due to a large influx of German residents beginning in 1849. Since 1973, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving beautiful Queen Anne, Italianate, and Federal-style homes and buildings. Notable buildings within the district include the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, which is open to the public as a living history home museum Tuesdays through Sundays. Walking tour information for the district is provided by the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, showcasing 25 historic residences and five modern structures in the area specifically designed to complement historic buildings.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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