Wilmore Apartments

Title of Building: Willmore (a.k.a. Wittmore) Apartments
Address: 424 W. Main Street
Year Built: 1931
Architectural Style: Tutor Revival
National Register: Old West End Historic District; NR # 86002721; Listed 9/22/1986.

In 1930, Dr. Will C. Moore announced that he would build a new office to serve as his surgery clinic. The first floor would serve as his clinic while the second floor was designed to house four apartments. Houck & Smenner designed the building and Clint Williams Construction Company built it.[1] It is constructed of brick with limestone detailing among the medallions, window coping, quoins, and finials. The focus of the building was to blend functional design elements and showcase both aesthetic and practical architecture.[2] The property came under new management in 1966 as a Planned Parenthood clinic. This clinic served the community until 2013 when this location shut down.[3] Currently, the building sits empty, ready for someone to restore its façade and continue to preserve its history.

[1] “Apartment House Plans Announced by Dr. C. W. Moore.” The Star Press, June 8, 1930.

[2] “Old West End Historic District,” National Register of Historic Places Inventory, Nomination Form, Sep 22, 1986. NRID#86002721 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/132002902.

[3] Allbrittin, Deanna. “Planned Parenthood Closing, Merging Central Indiana Locations.” Fox 59, July 15, 2016. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://fox59.com/news/planned-parenthood-closing-merging-central-indiana-locations/