Overview

As the twentieth century began, Indianapolis found itself at the center of a booming commercial and industrial network with new office buildings, department stores, theaters, hotels, factories, places or worship, and the largest electric interurban train network in the nation. The population was growing, as well, with many new residential additions to the city planned, from ornate mansions on the north side of the city to working-class bungalows and apartments. In Architecture in Indianapolis: 1900-1920, preservationist and architectural historian Dr. James A. Glass describes the varied architectural currents that shaped buildings in Indianapolis during the first two decades of the twentieth century, a period when the Commercial Club of Indianapolis called the state capital ""the largest inland city."" With over 300 photographs and drawings, as well as 31 maps, Glass continues the exploration begun in Volume 1 of the variety of architectural styles that the city's builders drew on, including Italian Renaissance, Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Modern, Tudor palace and Tudor vernacular, Prairie Style, and many more. And, like Volume 1, Volume 2 documents the loss of distinctive architecture that has occurred throughout Indianapolis and explains why certain structures were razed. Both volumes together provide the first history of architecture in the city during its first century and will serve as an indispensable reference for decades to come. Along with its companion 1820-1900, Architecture in Indianapolis: 1900-1920 describes the varied architecture that architects and builders in the city designed and constructed during the first two decades of the twentieth century and profusely illustrates buildings of that period, providing an indispensable reference for decades to come.

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Reviews

""Drawing on many never-before-examined sources, with remarkable historical and beautiful contemporary photography to demonstrate change, this insightful, authoritative work shares the knowledge gained from decades of work by the best historian in the city. The review of the architectural profession alone guarantees it will serve as a valued reference.""—Michael A. Tomlin, Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation Planning, Cornell University ""Here is the story of one of this country's great inland cities writ large through the architecture of an ambitious people. Copiously documented and illustrated, these pages will encourage present and future generations to reconnect with the inspiring places and spaces all around us.""—Charles A. Hyde, President and CEO, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ""James Glass knows more about the built environment of Indianapolis than any other person. Using deep research and sophisticated scholarly foundations, Glass moves brilliantly through the city, from department stores, hotels, workers' bungalows, African American churches, to country estates. Superb illustrations and maps help make a compelling reading for all.""—James H. Madison, author of Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana

Author Information

James A. Glass is an Indianapolis-based historic preservation and heritage consultant with over 45 years' experience as a historian, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, and professor in the preservation field. He holds a PhD in the history of architecture and historic preservation planning from Cornell University and lectures regularly on the architectural history of other countries and of Indianapolis.

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