National Register of Historic Places

Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District

Gary, Lake County, Indiana
Listed
September 14, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000657

About this property

Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District is a national historic district located in the First Subdivision of Gary, Indiana. The district encompasses four 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 2011.

Location

604-614 Polk St.
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
41.59956, -87.35006

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENGINEERINGINVENTION
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Sources

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When was Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District listed on the National Register?

Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District?

Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District?

The period of significance for Polk Street Concrete Cottage Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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