Homecroft Historic District, historic district in Indiana, United States
Homecroft Historic District is a residential area in Indiana with approximately 63 homes built mainly in the 1920s. Most houses are made of brick or stone with modest sizes but careful construction, showing Craftsman, Colonial, and Tudor styles with features like gabled roofs and front porches.
The area developed after World War I as transportation connections like the 1900 streetcar line and the Michigan Road allowed people to live outside downtown Indianapolis. In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration built sidewalks and planted maple trees, which have shaped the neighborhood ever since.
The name Homecroft means 'home town' and was chosen in 1923 by a real estate company to express the idea of a friendly residential community. Today, visitors can see neighbors sitting on porches, chatting with each other, and participating in traditional events like the Halloween candy giveaway that strengthens the sense of belonging.
The district sits about four miles south of downtown Indianapolis and is easy to reach, with wide streets and sidewalks making walking safe and straightforward. The quiet, shaded streets lined with maple trees invite leisurely strolls and make the area especially pleasant during warm weather.
A surprising part of the history is that in the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration not only built sidewalks but also deliberately planted maple trees to beautify the neighborhood. These trees are now nearly a century old and continue to shape the streets with their shade and beauty.
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