Kleinschmidt Residences - 3177 & 3171 North Pennsylvania Street

Year Built: 1909 (3177) and 1919 (3171)

Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts

- Key Features:

• Leading on Mulit-Pane Decorative Windows
• Squared Porch Supports
• Natural Building Materials

We will begin our tour looking at two houses. These Meridian Park home were designed by local architect Charles Martindale. Anthony Kleinschmidt, president of the Builder’s Supply Company, occupied the home at 3177 Pennsylvania after its construction in 1909. He raised a family in 3177 Pennsylvania, and in 1919, “downsized” by building the smaller house you see immediately to the right, 3171 Pennsylvania. Many of the elements of the two homes reflect one another.

3177 has significant architectural features of the Arts & Crafts style. Notable are repetitive soft arches found in both interior and exterior detail, pocket doors, beamed dining room ceiling, cut-out stair railing and benches. Also evident are beveled-leaded glass windows, original hardware, and the original dining room chandelier. Perhaps the most outstanding are the Rookwood tile fireplaces in both the dining and living rooms. Former homeowners Reverend Bob and JoAnn Giannini, purchased the house in 1990. During their tenure the couple made significant improvements while maintaining the home’s rich character. For several decades 3177 was home to Indiana University Dean of Medicine, John Emerson. Presently the Troxel family resides here.

3171 was home to Margie and Dick Luchtmann for two decades and now is owned by businessman John Barry. Between these two owners, Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown and her family lived in this beautiful home before being appointed Archbishop of Vermont's Episcopal Church.