Green Block

The Green Block is a commercial building in Elkhart, Indiana built in 1895, located on East Lexington Street. It features late 19th-century design with solid brick walls, tall narrow windows, and decorative trim that has remained largely unchanged since its construction.

The building was constructed in 1895 during Elkhart's growth as an industrial city. It served as a commercial center for decades and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its importance to the city's development.

The building is also known as the Smith Frye Building, a name tied to its early commercial use. Its two storefronts sit beneath projecting pressed-metal bays, a detail visible from the sidewalk along with the arched second-floor openings and their balconies.

The Green Block is located directly on East Lexington Street in downtown Elkhart and is easily accessible on foot. The area is surrounded by other historic buildings, allowing you to explore several landmarks during a single walk.

Green Block is also known as the Smith Frye Building, a name that points to a specific association rather than to the colour green. The building's pressed metal bays project above each storefront and at the corners, and arched second-story openings with balconies sit above the shopfronts.