The main stem: The history & architecture of North Meridian Street

by David J. Bodenhamer, Lamont Hulse, Elizabeth B. Monroe

Meridian Street, the Main Stem of Indianapolis, has been called one of America's great streets. Its reputation as a prestigious residential address began in the nineteenth century and continues today in the North Meridian Street Historic District. The authors examine how the street gained its reputation, beginning with an overview of its development from the 1820s. They quickly focus on the historic district and the 173 houses, one church and one apartment building that line Meridian from 40th Street to Westfield Boulevard. 9.5x12" oblong, ix+149 pp, historic b&w photographs, contemporary color photographs by Marsh Davis.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1992