LOCKERBIE SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Indianapolis, Indiana
"Lockerbie Street" by James Whitcomb Riley
Such a dear little street it is, nestled away
From the noise of the city and the heat of the day
In cool shady coverts of whispering trees.
With their leaves lifted up to shake hands with the breeze
Which in all its wide wanderings never may meet
With a resting-place fairer than Lockerbie Street!
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Imagine a place where you can stroll down brick walkways and peer across cobblestone streets, gazing at rows of beautiful cottages and stunning Victorian homes. Well, imagine no more! This lovely, completely-restored historic neighborhood does exist and is called the Lockerbie Square Historic District. Noted as Indianapolis’ oldest surviving neighborhood, Lockerbie Square is a rare gem.
It’s streets are lined with a unique mixture of architectural styles including: Italianate, Federal, Queen Anne, Cottage-style homes, Victorian homes and Mansions. Just a short walk from the heart of downtown Indianapolis, this quaint neighborhood is warm, inviting and rich in history.
The history of this area is intriguing enough. However, pair that with what downtown Indy has to offer and you have a sweet potpourri of history and serenity, mixed with urban pizzazz. Visit a quaint nearby market for your groceries, re-live history at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home or walk to nearby Massachusetts Avenue to visit local art galleries and artisan shops. The splendor of this neighborhood is that it has something to suit everyone.
Lockerbie Square takes its’ name from Lockerbie Street, which came from the Lockerbie Family who platted out portions of the district. Most of the original construction dates from the mid to late 1800’s. However, complete renovation and revitalization has been taking place since the 1970’s. One of the noted residents in Lockerbie Square was James Whitcomb Riley, the much revered poet. He rented a living space at 528 Lockerbie Street – The Nickum/Holstein Home. Most noted as the author of the poem, Little Orphan Annie, he stayed there for twenty three years. This small sample from his tribute to the place he dearly loved to call home. His words still ring true today!
