1315 N. Alabama St., Davis-Landon-Fifer House, 1977

Description:	On slide mount: Davis-Landon-Fifer House, 1315 N. Alabama St. Yes Davis-Landon-Fifer House1315 North Alabama Street1889-90The unusual gable trim is somewhat suggestive of the black and white often found on Jacobethan [Tudor] Revival houses. This house, however, probably had more of a Queen Anne look when the wood trim of the recessed porch was intact. It was built as the residence of Frederick A.W. Davis.,Although his education was sparse, Davis (1836-1909) became a notable figure in the Indianapolis business world. He worked for several banks and was instrumental in helping Governor Oliver Morton secure loans during the Civil War to pay Indiana troops. He was elected vice-president of the Indianapolis Water Company in 1881; and succeeded General Thomas Morris as president and treasurer in 1904, positions he held until his death. His widow, Elizabeth, lived at the home until her death a year later.From 1894 until 1898, Davis son-in-law, Hugh McKennan Landon, boarded at the home. Landon (1867-1947) began his business career with the Manufacturers Natural Gas Company. He later worked with Davis at the Water Company. From 1920 to 1934 he held the office of vice-president and chairman of the executive committee of the Fletcher Trust Company. In 1943 he was elected chairman of the board. His civic involvements included acting as first president of the James Whitcomb Riley Association. He also served as the director of several other benevolent associations.,Orien W. Fifer (1868-1947) moved into the residence in 1918. Fifer came to Indianapolis as pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, a post he held ten years. He also served as Superintendent of the Indianapolis District of the Methodist Church, and as Acting Superintendent of Methodist Hospital. He held key positions in the unification conferences which joined the Methodist and Southern Methodist Churches.In 1921, Martin M. Hugg (1858-1938) took up residence. A lawyer, he established a partnership with Joseph Kealing in 1897; and also served as assistant Marion County Prosecuting Attorney in 1901. In 1896 and 1904 he was elected to the State Senate. He also held the post of Marion County Republican Chairman in the early 1900s. Hugg left the home in 1928.Old Northside Historic Area Preservation Plan, 1979 single-family dwelling
Origin:	1977
Source:	http://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/HT/id/18
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:	Historic buildings--Indiana--Indianapolis Architecture--Indiana--Indianapolis Built environment Historic districts Davis, Frederick A.W. Landon, Hugh McKennan, 1867-1947 Fifer, Orien W. Hugg, Martin M. Queen Anne Style porches gable roofs gable-front houses

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