Downtown LaPorte Historic District
Downtown LaPorte Historic District, Historic district in LaPorte, Indiana.
The Downtown LaPorte Historic District contains 70 buildings in the central business district, featuring Italianate architecture with pressed metal cornices and cast-iron columns.
Established between 1860 and 1930, the district earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, marking LaPorte's transformation from a small town.
The district preserves structures like the LaPorte County Courthouse, Masonic Temple, and Hotel Rumely, reflecting the architectural preferences of different periods in American history.
The central location provides access to various commercial spaces on ground floors, while upper levels house offices and residential units throughout the district.
The district stands at the intersection of two pre-European trails, positioned on solid ground amid the surrounding lakes and wetlands of northern Indiana.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 41.61139,-86.72222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:03
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