Along U.S. 40, just west of Richmond, a quaint Indiana town is home to a most unusual architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. Platted in 1814, little Centerville served as the Wayne County seat from 1818 until 1873. As westward expansion brought more traffic through the emerging community…
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Dating back to the early 1900s, the Hostess House is one of the most opulent homes in Marion. The mansion was designed by Samuel Plato, one of the first African-American architectural designers and building contractors. He was commissioned by J. Wood Wilson to build a stunning mansion for his…
Read MoreFor several years now, friends have spoken wonders about the Ruins in Indianapolis and encouraged me to visit. I never really understood what they were, so just this past month, I made the trip to Indy and learned much about the sculptures. If you’re unfamiliar, the Ruins are, well, ruins;…
Read MoreMy mom, my sister and I are busy, hard-working mommas, so getting time away with the girls can be hard to do. I was so happy when we were all able to make our schedules work and plan a girls' trip at the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. The drive from Indy to French Lick is about…
Read MoreI love American history. I love presidential history. I love 19th-century architecture. I love touring historic mansions. And for all of those reasons, I made it a point to visit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on a trip to Indianapolis earlier this year. The home of 23rd President Benjamin…
Read MoreThe atrium at West Baden Springs Hotel. One of my favorite places to visit and stay in Indiana is the West Baden Springs Hotel in Orange County. While the nearby French Lick Springs Hotel draws visitors for their splendid casino and restaurant scene, I’m drawn to the historic architecture…
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