Madam Walker Legacy Center, Performing arts center in Indianapolis, United States
The Madam Walker Legacy Center occupies a four-story flatiron building with terra cotta trim and Egyptian-influenced decorative elements at Indiana Avenue.
Built in 1927, the center served as headquarters for the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company and operated as a central hub for African American businesses.
The Walker Theatre within the building presented performances by notable musicians including Mamie Smith, Dinah Washington, Freddie Hubbard, and Wes Montgomery.
The Grand Casino Ballroom spans 4,000 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests for events with included audiovisual equipment and flexible seating arrangements.
The building exhibits African, Egyptian, and Moorish designs through woodcarvings and plaster molds featuring masks, sphinxes, elephants, and tribal symbols.
Location: Indianapolis
Inception: 1927
Architects: Rubush & Hunter
Address: 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202 46202 46202
Website: https://madamwalkerlegacycenter.com
GPS coordinates: 39.77605,-86.16703
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:17
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