Athenæum (Das Deutsche Haus)
Athenæum (Das Deutsche Haus) | |
The Athenæum in 2011. | |
| Location | 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 39°46′24″N 86°9′1″W / 39.77333°N 86.15028°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Vonnegut & Bohn; Multiple |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000032 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 21, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | October 31, 2016 |
The Athenæum, originally named Das Deutsche Haus (German: "The German House"), is the most ornate and best-preserved building affiliated with the German American community of Indianapolis. Once used as a German American Turnverein and clubhouse, it currently houses many groups, organizations, and businesses. The Athenæum is located across Massachusetts Avenue from the Old National Centre. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1973. On October 31, 2016, it was named the 41st National Historic Landmark in Indiana.