North Meridian Street Historic District

The North Meridian Street Historic District is a residential area in Indianapolis containing 169 buildings spread across 113 acres. The homes display multiple architectural styles including Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Classical Revival from the early 20th century.

The district developed between 1900 and 1936 as wealthy families built their homes along Meridian Street. Notable residences like the William N. Thompson House and the Evan-Blankenbaker House were constructed during this period and shape its character today.

The street shows how wealthy families in the city chose to live and what building styles they preferred. You can see the architectural choices these households made and how they designed their homes according to the fashions of their time.

You can view the homes best from the street, as most are open for exterior viewing. The area stretches over several blocks along Meridian Street, so plan time for a walking tour.

A foundation placed a commemorative marker in 1991 to recognize this street as one of the principal residential corridors in the city. This marker signals how important this area became to Indianapolis's growth and development.