National Register of Historic Places

Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House

Whiting, Lake County, Indiana
Listed
May 13, 2021
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100006562

About this property

The Henry and Caroline Schrage House, also known as the Schrage Mansion, is a historic structure located in Whiting, Indiana. It was built by Henry Schrage, a German immigrant, Union Civil War veteran, and a settler of Whiting's Station. Schrage founded numerous businesses in Whiting, including the Bank of Whiting, today known as Centier Bank. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (100006562). National Register of Historic Places listings in Indiana National Register of Historic Places listings in Lake County, Indiana Centier Bank Opens Historical Museum Honoring Family, Corporate Roots in Whiting

Location

2006 Schrage Ave.
Whiting, Lake County, Indiana
41.67715, -87.49018

Categories

AGRICULTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House listed on the National Register?

Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 2021.

What type of historic resource is Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House?

Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House?

The period of significance for Schrage, Henry and Caroline, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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