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06/01/2026

Do you know the story of Better Homes of South Bend? In the 1940s, Black employees of South Bend’s Studebaker Company faced housing discrimination, resulting in many families living in substandard neighborhoods. Determined to improve their situation, in 1950 a group of families formed a building cooperative that used secrecy and collective action to purchase undeveloped land and build homes of their own. Today, many descendants of the original builders remain connected to neighborhood, where residents have formed an association to combat disinvestment and once again expand homeownership.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/2026/05/examining-the-legacy-of-south-bends-better-homes

📸: Todd Zeiger

05/28/2026

🏠️ BACK TO THE FUTURE: A MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME TOUR⁠
Anderson, Indiana⁠
June 6, 2026

Some homes leave a lasting impression. For Anderson residents Roger and Susie Reed, it took two years and a couple of offers before they were able to purchase the mid-century home of their dreams (pictured). Built to take advantage of its wooded surroundings, the home features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, and period details. On June 6, the Reeds' standout property is one of five featured on our annual "Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour," now in its 18th year.

Learn more:⁠ https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/back-to-the-future-home-tour-2026/

📸: Chilluffo Media

05/27/2026

In the early twentieth century, Jamaican political activist Marcus Mosiah Garvey advocated for Black people to build their own businesses, schools, and communities, urging people of African descent to lift themselves up rather than wait for inequitable help from the government. His ideas sparked the Garveyism movement and led to the founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, an international organization that included three chapters in Indianapolis from 1919 to the late 1940s.

➡ On June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program explores Garvey’s legacy in Indiana with a special program and celebration in Indianapolis, including a screening of the short film, Mosiah, and a panel discussion with speaker Steven Golding, president of the Kingston Division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL); Jeff Stroebel, local historian; Ronald J. Stephens, professor of African American Studies at Purdue University; and Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana as moderator. Learn more: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/

📸: Courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

05/26/2026

👀 What are you reading this week? Might we suggest the May/June issue of Indiana Landmarks' member magazine, Indiana Preservation?

Featured articles include:

📖 Mid-Century Modern style on display in Anderson for Indiana Modern's annual Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

📖 The restoration of historic South Bend garage, now home to Indiana Landmarks' northern office and South Bend TradeWorks salvage shop

📖 Architecture built by company interests

📖 Significant support for historic Black churches in Lyles Station and Lafayette

Learn how to subscribe: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/join-give/membership/

📸 Cover image of 1960s home of Roger and Susie Reed in Anderson, featured on Indiana Modern's annual modern home tour in June, by Chilluffo Media.

05/22/2026

🏎️ In May, all eyes are on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the greatest spectacle in racing. But do you know the story behind the town developed to serve the area's early automotive interests?

At the turn of the twentieth century, the rise of the automobile was making its mark on Indianapolis and automotive entrepreneur Carl Fisher began looking for land to build a proving ground where automakers could test the limits of their machines. With help from his friend and real estate developer Lemon “Lem” Trotter, Fisher located farmland five miles northwest of the city, envisioning the area not just as an industrial manufacturing hub, but as a well-appointed, self-contained “horseless city” where workers could easily walk between home, work, shops, and eateries.

➡️ Read more about the legacy of Speedway as the town celebrates its 100th year: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/2026/05/celebrating-a-century-in-speedway/

📷️: Courtesy IMS Photo; Courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum ; Paige Wassel⁠
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association

05/20/2026

🏳️‍🌈 HERRON-MORTON PLACE WALKING TOUR
June 2 & June 27, Indianapolis

Connect to Indianapolis’s diverse heritage on a 90-minute guided walking tour of the charming Herron-Morton Place Historic District with Indiana Landmarks. Hear stories from each chapter of the urban neighborhood’s 160-year history, highlighting its evolution over time and its unique role as a hub of LGBTQ+ life and culture during some of the community’s most vulnerable decades. Featured landmarks include exteriors of Herron High School, the Talbott Theater, a Quaker house of worship, historic residential architecture, and more.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/herron-morton-place-neighborhood-walking-tour/

📷️: Kelly Harris

05/19/2026

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Friday, June 19, 2026, Indianapolis

Explore the legacy of Marcus Garvey and his impact on Indiana at Indiana Landmarks’ Juneteenth event at Indiana Landmarks Center.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a free screening of Mosiah, a 40-minute independent historical short film on Marcus Garvey, followed by a panel discussion featuring speaker Steven Golding, president of the Kingston Division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL).

After the program, stay for a post-presentation celebration from 7:30-9 p.m. with food, drink, dancing, and music featuring Alaina Renae. Paid ticket required.

Proceeds benefit Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program.

Learn more: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/

05/18/2026

🏠️ PRICE REDUCED: 196 E. Main Street, Wabash, $153,000

Built in the 1890s, this Queen Anne–style landmark in Wabash offers the opportunity to bring a remarkable piece of local history back to life. The home recently underwent many exterior improvements to restore its historic character and now awaits a buyer that can undertake a full renovation inside.

The house offers approximately 3,692 square feet on the first and second floors. Plumbing, heating, electrical, flooring, walls, and trim will require substantial work, but several original elements remain, including portions of the staircase, detailed trim, and two impressive oak fireplace mantels. Many main-level windows have been replaced with custom-fitted Anderson units to replicate missing or damaged sashes.

Originally built as a duplex, the layout includes two kitchens, two dining rooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and six second-floor bedrooms—providing flexibility to restore it as a two-unit residence or reconfigure the property into a spacious single-family home. A full basement, attached two-stall garage, and a large third-floor attic offer storage or space for expansion. Floor plans are available for the home.

Property will be sold subject to preservation covenants held by Indiana Landmarks which require approval of future exterior changes.

➡️ Contact Robert Lundquist, Lundquist Appraisals and Real Estate⁠
260-571-4653, [email protected], to arrange a tour or for more information.

05/14/2026

On Monday night, May 11, a fire engulfed Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, leading to catastrophic roof failure and collapse of some of the side walls. A golf cart parked near the building that caught fire is believed to be the source of the blaze that spread from a window frame up through the walls to the attic. Indiana Landmarks staff visited the site this week to offer assistance as the congregation plans next steps for the 1874 church building, including assessing damage, and determining what can be salvaged and rebuilt. We look forward to working with the community and local preservation leaders to ensure the future of this landmark in downtown Madison.

📸:⁠ David Cart, Anthony Kidd, Chris Wilmes, Greg Sekula, and Bob Courtney.

05/12/2026

🚶‍♀️ MASS AVE WALKING TOUR
May 31, Indianapolis

Discover the unique history of Indianapolis’s Massachusetts Avenue, a flourishing cultural and commercial corridor that anchors the historic district affectionately known as Mass Ave. Learn about the buildings and public art on each block from New York Street to Bellefontaine, and hear stories of the area’s long-time role as a commercial and residential hub in the city, including the influential role minority communities have played in its prominence through the decades.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/mass-ave-walking-tour/

📷️: Kelly Harris

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