Andrew Thomas House, Historic house in Indiana, United States.
The Andrew Thomas House is a residential building in Indiana featuring geometric patterns, symmetrical windows, and detailed woodwork on both exterior and interior surfaces. The structure displays elaborate craftsmanship that defines both its facade and interior rooms.
Built in 1869 as a brick dwelling for Andrew Thomas, the house mixes Greek Revival and Italianate forms and measures about 27 feet 6 inches wide by 65 feet deep. In 1969 the building was acquired for use as a community library, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
The house reflects how people in Indiana lived and built their homes during its construction era. The architectural features offer insight into the daily living practices and construction methods of that time.
Visitors can approach the building and view its exterior features from outside, as it sits in a residential neighborhood. Local historical archives and information sources provide additional details for those interested in learning more about the site's background.
The house is unusually narrow for its depth: about 27 feet 6 inches wide but 65 feet deep, a proportion visible from the street. It was built in 1869 and only became the Camden-Jackson Township Public Library in 1969, a century later.
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