Barnes and Thornburg Building
Barnes and Thornburg Building, Chicago School bank building in downtown Indianapolis, United States.
The Barnes and Thornburg Building rises 245 feet with 17 floors, featuring Indiana limestone base, red brick shaft, and terra cotta moldings.
Merchants National Bank commissioned architect Daniel Burnham to design their headquarters in 1905, completing the lower floors in 1908 and upper sections in 1912.
The structure exemplifies Chicago School architecture through its clear division of base, shaft, and capital, following Louis Sullivan's design principles.
The ground floor now houses First Financial Bank, while the upper levels contain office spaces occupied primarily by Barnes and Thornburg law firm.
The building maintained its status as Indianapolis's tallest structure from 1912 until 1962, when the City-County Building surpassed its height.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1912
Architectural style: Chicago School
Floors above the ground: 17
GPS coordinates: 39.76667,-86.15806
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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