Come Explore Beautiful Homes in Indianapolis' Historic Lockerbie Square Neighborhood
WELCOME TO THE 2024 HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE HOME & GARDEN TOUR!
Join us for two delightful days of exploring the charming neighborhood of Lockerbie Square, soaking in the beauty and history of this unique area. A wide variety of homes—from the oldest house in the original platted city of Indianapolis, to restored and renovated structures, to modern gems—will be on display, reflecting the architectural variety and vitality of the city’s oldest surviving original neighborhood.
This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich architecture and charming streets that make Lockerbie Square so special. Don't miss out on this chance to step back in time and enjoy a day of beauty and inspiration!
TOUR DETAILS
- When: Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. each day – you pick which day you want to attend
- Price: Ticket price is $25 presale or $30 the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free.
- Same-Day Tickets: You can buy tickets on Eventbrite before you arrive or at the door of any home or business on the tour.
- What's Included: Tour 8 homes, 2 urban gardens, and 3 businesses in historic structures in the historic Lockerbie Square neighborhood.
- Parking: Free parking will be available at several lots in the neighborhood (map to come).
- Weather: The home tour will go on rain or shine.
- Restrooms: Restrooms will be available at three stops on the tour: the Visitor Center at the James Whitcomb Riley Home, Cyrus Event Center, and School No. 9.
13 TOUR STOPS – START AT ANY LOCATION!
- Governor Ray-Buscher-Stick House, 302 N. Park Ave
- Chateau Craft, 543 Lockerbie St.
- Greenwalt Double, 640 Lockerbie St.
- Henry and Louisa Hattendorf Home, 333 N. Park Ave.
- Elizabeth and Elmer Spurr Home, 619 E. Vermont St.
- Shurig Home, 320 N. East St.
- Tate-Willis House, 228 N. East St.
- Sinclair Guest House, 228 N. East St.
- Borders’ Garden, 304 N. East St.
- Cordingley Park, 332 N. East St.
- James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, Visitor Center, and Gardens, 528 Lockerbie St.
- The Cyrus Place Event Center and Red Door Coffee, 237 N. East St.
- School No. 9/Young and Laramore, 407 Fulton St.
HELP RESTORE LOCKERBIE'S HISTORIC ALLEYS
The Lockerbie Square Home Tour is being revived after a 20-year hiatus to raise funds to help restore and rebuild the neighborhood’s historic alleys, which are badly in need of repair. 100% of the tour proceeds will go toward repair costs and neighborhood improvements. Additional donations toward the cause are welcome!
A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
The Lockerbie neighborhood was established in the 1860s and as such, many of our public spaces and structures reflect the space and design sensibilities of those times. While we adore the charm this history brings us, please note that our brick sidewalks are often uneven, our main street is made of cobblestones, many homes have narrow doorways, and staircases can be steep. Our top priority is your safety, so please consider these factors when deciding if the tour is right for you.
