Created By: Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis
Year Built: 1897
Architecture Style: Queen Anne
Key Features:
On the North part of Lot 1 of Holman's Addition to the City of Indianapolis (platted in 1872) and next to the 1870's home which already occupied Lot 1, this home was built by Henry Clay Allen, a lawyer and judge. It reflects several architectural styles: Greek, Colonial, and Queen Anne, with a round tower and wrap-around front porch. The fancy cut limestone porch skirts are original.
In 1905 Gustav A. Pfeiffer, owner of the prestigious Columbia Grocery Co., took up residence. The 1920s brought a rear addition and conversion into apartments. Eventually it was divided into eight apartments.
In 1985, the gutted and vandalized structure was saved from destruction by James A. Weems, CRCST, and De Perez, a lawyer and judge.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Old Northside Neighborhood
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