Fountain Square Homes for Sale Indianapolis

First settled in 1835 by Calvin Fletcher and Nicholas McCarty, Fountain Square quickly grew into the main commercial district in Southside Indianapolis.  By the 1870’s Fountain Square boomed with commercial success and made it’s mark as a thriving cultural center.  Proof that its’ artisan culture was as strong as it’s commercial prowess, Fountain Square had more operating theatres than any other part of Indianapolis between 1910 and 1950.  An amazing mix of business and art still thrives down the streets of Fountain Square today.  Take the historic Fountain Square Theatre.  Built in 1928, this cornerstone of vaudeville and motion picture entertainment still draws in patrons with music, theatre, dancing and vintage duckpin bowling.

Fountain Square architecture is as diverse a mix as the shops, eateries, artisans and residents that can be found there.  The bulk of the historic buildings in this area date back to 1871 and span into the early 1920’s.  National City Bank now resides in the original Fountain Square Bank building from 1922 – a stunning limestone façade housing an original bronze night depository, marble floors, marble counters and a brass tellers’ cage inside.  American Hardware Supply is located in an 1893 building complete with a pressed-metal ceiling.  Sam’s Saloon is a remarkable example of a surviving wooden commercial building built in 1885.  Murphy Art Center and the Wheeler Arts Community are also stellar examples of preserved and repurposed historic spaces.  All of this plus an exclusive blend of residential homes, condos, apartments and lofts makes Fountain Square one of the most interesting places to live in all of Indianapolis!

One cannot talk about Fountain Square without mentioning the fun!  The streets are lined with artsy, edgy independent retailers.  The air is filled with the aroma of unique multi-cultural eateries.  Art galleries can be found around every corner and live music can be heard amid the clamor of cars and people passing by.  You can spend a week at Fountain Square and still not explore every eclectic nook and cranny. Downtown living, art galleries, live music, theatre, fine cuisine, vintage shopping, modern shopping, wine tastings, dancing and duckpin bowling:  who could ask for more than Fountain Square?  Show Less...

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