National Register of Historic Places

Hillcrest Country Club

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Listed
September 28, 2004
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
04001099

About this property

Hillcrest Country Club, also known as Avalon Country Club, is a historic country club located in suburban Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana. The 18 hole golf course was designed by Bill Diddel and was built in 1924. The clubhouse was built in 1929–1930, and renovated in 2000. It is a three-story, Mission Revival style with tall arched openings, and a low tile roof with bracketed eaves. Also on the property are the contributing swimming pool (1934), well house (c. 1940), and water pump (c. 1935). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

6098 Fall Creek Rd.
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
39.87523, -86.06162

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Sources

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When was Hillcrest Country Club listed on the National Register?

Hillcrest Country Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Hillcrest Country Club?

Hillcrest Country Club is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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