Indiana Landmarks

?? On Saturday, March 15, Indiana Landmarks welcomed members and friends to honor President Marsh Davis at a celebratory retirement reception at Indiana Landmarks Center prior to his planned departure in April. President and CEO of Indiana Landmarks since 2006, Marsh’s impact spans many years having first worked for Indiana Landmarks from 1984 to 2002, as a field surveyor and then as director of community services. Longtime friends, colleagues, and former board members shared admiration of his exemplary work in the field, positioning Indiana Landmarks as a national model in historic preservation. As part of the festivities, Indiana Landmarks unveiled a commissioned portrait of Marsh Davis by artist Russell Recchion. In the evening's closing remarks, Marsh expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for Indiana Landmarks' many supporters and friends, and excitement for Indiana Landmarks' future as we begin a new chapter. #indianalandmarks #savingmeaningfulplaces

?? BLACK HERITAGE PRESERVATION PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ? DEADLINE: May 2, 2025? Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program (BHPP) is offering a college scholarship for Indiana residents who identify as Black or African American and who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university. Two $10,000 scholarships to cover education-related expenses at an accredited college or university will be awarded for the 2025-26 school year. In addition, two full-time paid internship positions with the Black Heritage Preservation Program are available for summer 2025.? ?? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g_8WTvYP Indiana Landmarks launched the Black Heritage Preservation Program to combat the erasure of African American history throughout the state. The program provides funding to support the restoration and preservation of Black heritage sites. ??: (From left to right): 2024 BHPP scholarship recipient Ahmaud Caroll-Tubbs, BHPP interns Benson Kinyanjui and Isaac Onwodi, Indiana Landmarks President Marsh Davis, intern Keagan Powell, BHPP Director Eunice Trotter, and 2024 scholarship recipient Erin Carter. #indianalandmarks #blackheritagepreservationprogram #blackhistory

?? NOW HIRING: Events Coordinator, Indiana Landmarks Center Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Landmarks is looking for an Events Coordinator to assist with events at Indiana Landmarks Center, a restored, Romanesque Revival-style church that serves as the organization’s headquarters and a rental event venue. Venues on the campus host banquets, weddings and receptions, performances, fundraisers, seminars, meetings, lectures, films, and other special events. The position is part-time, reporting to the Director of Special Events. The position pays $17/hour, including a minimum of 20 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week. The Events Coordinator works with the Special Events Department to plan, facilitate and promote events and venue rentals at Indiana Landmarks Center, with an emphasis on weddings, but also including concerts, holiday parties, corporate events and internal meetings. The coordinator will be the onsite Events Department representative overseeing client rentals during assigned events. The position will also assist in promoting wedding and event rentals through social media accounts, conducting site tours with prospective clients, and following up with wedding and other event leads. Apply by March 25, 2025: https://lnkd.in/g6vgV7jJ ??: Indiana Landmarks Center's campus in Indianapolis hosts weddings, corporate events, meetings and special events for Indiana Landmarks' members and staff, and more.

?? NOW HIRING: Historic Preservation Assistant, Black Heritage Preservation Program Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Landmarks is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Historic Preservation Assistant to support our Black Heritage Preservation Program. The position is part-time, reporting to the Black Heritage Preservation Program Director. The Historic Preservation Assistant will be responsible for overseeing surveys of Black heritage sites, an oral history project, and developing walking tour content. The assistant will also aide in conducting research, preparing documentation, and providing administrative support to the program director. The ideal candidate should have a passion for history, strong writing skills, and proficient computer skills. The position requires a high degree of flexibility and reliability, along with a strong sense of commitment. The part-time position is based out of Indiana Landmarks’ headquarters in Indianapolis (pictured) and requires some travel statewide, encompassing both office and field work. Salary is $30,000-$35,000 for 29 hours of work per week, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or as agreed, with potential for the position to become full-time with benefits. Some travel expenses may be reimbursed. Apply by April 4, 2025: https://lnkd.in/g6vgV7jJ ??: Indiana Landmarks Center in Indianapolis is home to Indiana Landmarks' statewide headquarters.

When Indiana Landmarks President Marsh Davis announced his plans to retire, tributes and notes began pouring in from every corner of the state and beyond, putting into words what is nearly impossible to capture: Davis’s profound professional and personal impact on historic preservation over more than four decades. “Under his watch, Indiana Landmarks has launched countless successful preservation initiatives large and small, ensuring that places that tell the diverse stories of Indiana are available to future generations,” says Randall Shepard, former chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court and honorary chair of Indiana Landmarks. As Davis prepares to step down in April 2025, he reflects on his time at the organization with an eye on the future and what his successor can build upon, “We’ve positioned Indiana Landmarks as a problem-solver. We’ve expanded the definition of what’s worth preserving, and we are leading by example in committing to diversity in our work.” ? Read more about Marsh Davis's work and legacy at Indiana Landmarks: https://lnkd.in/gsKyGgPr ??: Evan Hale, Indiana Landmarks' archives, and Mike Wiltrout. #indianalandmarks #historicpreservation #savingmeaningfulplaces

?? CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation Would it still be Indiana without historic farms? The John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation recognizes preservation and active operation of historic farms. Do you know an Indiana farm that deserves special recognition? ? ? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guXn-pCv. Nomination deadline: April 15, 2025. ???: Recognizing stewardship of their historic Miami County farm southeast of Peru, Larry and Susan Jordan received the 2024 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation from Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau. Photo by Laura Hayden. #indianalandmarks #arnoldaward #historicfarm? Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.

? When Indiana Landmarks was entrusted with finding the next caretakers of the residential properties in Attica’s Cottrell Village, we found the right fit in architects John Toniolo and Jeff Harting (pictured with dogs Bruce and Stella), who are adapting the landmarks as their home. In the late 1980s and ’90s, Attica native and renowned interior designer John Cottrell restored a collection of c. 1850 Greek Revival-style buildings, a beloved community gathering space known as Cottrell Village that included the Attica Presbyterian Church, Norman and Maria Brown House, and William and Emeline Brown House. Prior to his death in 2021, Cottrell arranged their donation to Indiana Landmarks with covenants to protect the village’s architectural character. After his passing, Indiana Landmarks worked with affiliate Fountain County Landmarks to chart Cottrell Village’s future, investing more than $100,000 in repairs and arranging for the local group to continue managing the church as an event space. Architects Jeff Harting and John Toniolo, whose expertise includes historic restoration through their firm GTH Architects, were the ideal new owners to take on Cottrell Villlage's other landmarks. After years of living in a Tudor Revival-style house in Highland Park, Illinois, the couple was ready for a new home within the Midwest. A Google search led them to Cottrell Village, where they found the landmarks’ vintage charm and Attica’s small-town atmosphere appealing. Since acquiring the properties last summer, they’ve completed rehabilitating the William and Emeline Brown House as their home, in consultation with Indiana Landmarks. “We saw our job as taking a puzzle and putting it together to make things work and fit. We saw immediate solutions that were sympathetic to the house and functional for us,” says Harting. “This is our final move. Famous last words.” ??: Tommy Kleckner and Coldwell Banker Shook #indianalandmarks #savingmeaningfulplaces

?? APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for two funds created to honor the late preservationist Stan Cox by providing grants to organizations working to preserve Indiana's significant African American landmarks. Standiford “Stan” Cox joined Eli Lilly and Co. in 1957 as its first Black chemist and was a generous advocate for preserving African American heritage sites. During his lifetime, he established two funds with Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), one in his name and one to honor his parents. The Standiford H. Cox Fund supports the restoration, preservation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of African American historic sites in Indiana. The Dovie Stewart Cox & Chester A. Cox Sr. Memorial Fund provides support for Lost Creek Settlement near Terre Haute, one of the state’s earliest settlements of free people of color. Indiana Landmarks will continue in its role as a key preservation advisor to the funds, identifying significant places and evaluating projects that the program could assist. Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program committee reviews initial recommendations and submits them to CICF in June. ?? Applications for Cox Funds grants are due by April 1, 2025. Groups interested in applying for a grant should contact Indiana Landmarks at [email protected]. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8xDA4u5 In 2024, the Standiford H. Cox Fund awarded $230,000 to 14 projects, including $20,000 to replace the roof and gutters on Seymour’s 1870 Lynn Street Colored School (pictured), once part of a thriving African American neighborhood on the city’s west side. Since its inception in 2020, the Standiford H. Cox funds have made grants totaling over $1 million to more than 74 projects. #indianalandmarks #blackheritage #savingmeaningfulplaces

?? WEBINAR: February 25, 2025, How to Apply to the Sacred Places Indiana Fund Churches and other historic houses of worship stand among the most architecturally distinguished structures in our communities. With generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Indiana Landmarks created the Sacred Places Indiana Fund to help qualifying congregations address capital and planning needs at their historic structures. ? Register now to attend the informational webinar: https://lnkd.in/gwFASuRF ??: In 2024, Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana program provided $5,758,363 to 39 congregations, including grants from the Sacred Places Indiana Fund, designed to help congregations address capital needs. Indianapolis's Broadway United Methodist Church is using the funds to complete urgent restoration work on the bell tower and limestone fa?ade of its 1927 church building. Photo by Evan Hale. #indianalandmarks #sacredplacesindiana #historicpreservation

In 2024, Indiana Landmarks awarded more than $6 million to help nonprofits and cities around Indiana save meaningful places. Drawing from a variety of funds, these grants support efforts ranging from architectural assessments and repairs at historic structures, to programs, workshops, videos, and digital walking tours promoting preservation and heritage. “Indiana Landmarks offers grants to help spark community revitalization and bolster preservation projects around the state,” says Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks. “We’re extremely grateful that with the support of many generous donors we’re able to offer this critical funding to local groups and others engaged in preserving the state’s meaningful places." Read more about award recipients on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJUsSGgQ ??: Covered Bridge Art Association Gallery, Rockville by Noah Nobbe; historic P.R. Mallory smokestack, Indianapolis courtesy Schmidt Associates; historic Irwin Union Bank and Trust, Columbus by Hadley Fruits; Thomas Temple/First Friends Church, Marion by Evan Hale; Reitz Home Museum, Evansville by Lee Lewellen; Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Franklin courtesy Hopewell Presbyterian Church; South Bend TradeWorks Salvage Shop by Todd Zeiger. #indianalandmarks #savingmeaningfulplaces