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Monroe Terrace Historic District

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Area
  
less than one acre

Architectural style
  
Bungalow/craftsman

Added to NRHP
  
17 June 2009

Architect
  
Creighton, D.F.

Year built
  
1910

Monroe Terrace Historic District

Location
  
304-318 Monroe St., Gary, Indiana

Built by
  
United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co.

MPS
  
Concrete in Steel City: The Edison Concept Houses of Gary Indiana MS

Monroe Terrace Historic District is a national historic district located in the First Subdivision of Gary, Indiana. The district encompasses eight contributing buildings in a residential section of Gary. The buildings were designed by D. F. Creighton and built by the United States Sheet & Tin Plate Co.. They were built starting in 1910 and are examples of the Edison Concept Houses that were designed, patented, and promoted by inventor Thomas Edison. The houses reflect Bungalow / American Craftsman design elements.

It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

References

Monroe Terrace Historic District Wikipedia


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