Morse Dell Plain House and Garden, Tudor Revival residence in Hammond, Indiana.
The Morse Dell Plain House, also called Woodmar, is a two-story Tudor Revival brick dwelling at 7109 Knickerbocker Parkway, with a 1½-story service wing. Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed the house, built in 1923, and Jens Jensen laid out the landscape in 1926. House and garden were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
The building was designed in 1923 by Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw during a period of refined American residential design. The surrounding gardens were created in 1926 by landscape architect Jens Jensen, bringing together two major design talents on this property.
The property is also known as Woodmar, a name tied to the Woodmar district of Hammond where Knickerbocker Parkway runs. The Tudor Revival brick house and its Jens Jensen grounds were conceived as one ensemble, so the garden setting is part of how the household presented itself, not a later addition.
The private property is located along Knickerbocker Parkway in Hammond and can be viewed from the street, but interiors are not open to the public. The best way to see it is to walk or drive past the house and take in the exterior details without stepping onto the grounds.
The property earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, recognizing its architectural importance. This distinction honors the quality of design work by both creators and secures its position in American architectural history.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,610 contributors worldwide.