Eagles Home, building in Indiana, United States
The Eagles Home is a building in Evansville, Indiana, constructed in 1912 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure features original brickwork with simple architectural details and includes a rear addition built in 1940 that expanded it to three floors.
The building was designed in 1912 by local architect Harry Boyle for the Evansville chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a fraternal organization founded in the early 1900s. A rear addition was built in 1940, and by the late 1960s, the Eagles relocated their headquarters to another location on Boonville Highway.
The Eagles Home served as a meeting place for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a fraternal organization whose members participated in community activities and mutual support. The building's name reflects its original purpose as a clubhouse where local members gathered for social and civic functions.
The building is located in downtown Evansville and is easily visible from the street, making it simple for visitors to spot while walking through the area. It is currently used as office space, allowing visitors to view the original brick structure and rear addition from the outside while appreciating its architectural elements.
The building served multiple purposes throughout its history: it began as a clubhouse for the Eagles, later became Lockyear Business College, and eventually housed various law offices. This succession of uses reflects how older buildings adapt to changing community needs over time.
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