Indianapolis Historic Neighborhood Plans

Indianapolis has several historic neighborhoods that are under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, a city agency design to "preserve the character and fabric of historically significant areas and structures for all present and future citizens of Marion County, Indiana."

In addition to providing information and oversight about correctly preserving home exteriors for people living in historic areas, IHPC did much of the research on the history of many homes in these areas, and has, over the past 30 years, written "Historic Preservation Plans" or books about the residential neighborhoods under it's care. The plans provide not only information about how to correctly preserve the neighborhoods, but lots of valuable research and information about the history of the houses, the neighborhoods and the city itself; they are a fascinating insight into the birth and early years of our city. Now those plans are online in downloadable PDF format for everyone to read and enjoy.