Athenæum, Restaurant and historic venue in Indianapolis, United States.
The Athenæum combines Renaissance Revival and Romanesque Revival architectural elements in its massive structure, featuring spacious interiors and distinctive nineteenth-century details.
The architectural firm Vonnegut & Bohn designed this building in 1893, originally named Das Deutsche Haus, serving as a German American Turnverein and community center.
The building houses multiple organizations offering theatrical performances, community gatherings, educational programs, and social services that connect Indianapolis residents.
Located at Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Indianapolis, the Athenæum maintains its structure through preservation guidelines while functioning as an active restaurant and event space.
The National Historic Landmark designation in 2016 recognizes this building as the most complete example of German American heritage architecture in Indianapolis.
Location: Indianapolis
Inception: 1893
Architects: Vonnegut & Bohn
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.77333,-86.15028
Latest update: May 15, 2025 16:07
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