Historic Huesmann Estate - 3148 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1906

Architectural Style: English Country Manor

- Key Features:

• Segmented Arched Doors on Enclosed Porch

• Side Gabled Roof and Symmetrical Design

• Two Front Towers

• Extensive Gardens

This home is undoubtedly one of Meridian Park’s architectural showplaces. Though not representative of the Arts & Crafts style, the house nonetheless adds significantly to the streetscape due to the large scale and extensive southern side lot. Renowned Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed this opulent estate in 1906 for Louis Huesmann, president of the Central Supply Company. This is one of two homes in Indy designed by Shaw; the other being the home of US Vice President Charles Fairbanks, located nearby at 30th and Meridian Streets. This house boasts nearly 7,000 sq ft of finished living space with an adjacent studio connected by a tunnel that adds another 4,000 sq ft. The home features four bedrooms, four full baths, and three half baths.

Angela and David Colby purchased the home in 2005 and undertook an extensive restoration of the home’s original charm, while also bringing it into the 21st century. In 2007 the home won Indiana Landmark’s Angie’s List Old Home Renovation Award for the respectful refurbishment of this magnificent property. Through the 1980s and 1990s, this was the home of the McGuire Photo Studios. Joe McGuire's architectural photographic collection resides at the Indiana Historic Society.