Hill-Gallahue House, 543 Fletcher Ave.
| Description: |
On slide mount: Fletcher Ave., 543 Fletcher Av., 3-E Yes Hill-Gallahue House543 Fletcher Avenuec. 1870Despite the loss of its brackets and cornice, this house still retains characteristic elements of the Italianate style in the basic floor plan and round arched windows. The incised stone lintels offer a decorative touch.George W. Hill, a real estate entrepreneur, probably built the house and then sold it shortly afterward. It was used as a rental until about 1902, when it was purchased by Warren C. Gallahue.Gallahue was a part owner with his brother of the Gallahue Carpet Company, located on South Pennsylvania Street. His son, Ralph L. Gallahue, (1889-1933), was a poet who published under the pen name Leon Ard. He was active in social work and was also known in local music circles. The Gallahue family resided at this location until 1920.Fletcher Place Historic Area Preservation Plan, 1980 single-family dwelling |
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| Source: |
http://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/HT/id/1594 |
| Collection: |
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission Image Collection |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
In Copyright |
| Geography: |
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, http://sws.geonames.org/4259418/, 39.76838, -86.15804 |
| Subjects: |
Architecture--Indiana--Indianapolis Built environment Historic districts Italianate brick stone arches lintels cornices hip roofs |
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