National Register of Historic Places

Honeywell Memorial Community Center

Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana
Listed
July 14, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000042

About this property

The Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash, Indiana, United States, is located 47 miles (76 km) southwest of Fort Wayne. It is a block-long arts complex featuring the Ford Theater, Clark Gallery, and Eugenia's Restaurant. The Ford Theater presents Broadway, rock, country, classical, and comedy performances. The Honeywell Center is operated by The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. which was established in 1941 by Wabash native Mark C. Honeywell - a developer of the thermostat and automatic controls for heating systems. Construction of the 45,000-square-foot (4,200 m2) Center began in 1940 but was delayed until 1952 due to the shortage of labor and materials caused by World War II. The Center's gymnasium informally opened November 19, 1947; however, the entire facility was completed in 1952 and included a roller rink and several meeting spaces. In 1994, a 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) addition expanded the Honeywell Center to include the 1,500-seat Ford Theater, Eugenia's Restaurant and an art gallery. The Center has 14 rooms which are available for gatherings between eight and 1,500 people. The center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

275 W. Market St.
Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana
40.79601, -85.82507

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When was Honeywell Memorial Community Center listed on the National Register?

Honeywell Memorial Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Honeywell Memorial Community Center?

Honeywell Memorial Community Center is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Honeywell Memorial Community Center?

The period of significance for Honeywell Memorial Community Center is recorded as the industrial era.

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