Thomas Taggart House, 1331 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, c. 1964

Description:	There are several unusual features about this house. The walls are laid in Flemish bond and trimmed with stone. Although the facade is symmetrical there is a sweeping console-like extension on the south side. On the north side there is a stone portico. There are balustraded balconies on the second level above the first floor windows. The residence was the last home of Thomas Taggart, well-known politician and businessman. <br>An Irish immigrant, Taggart (1856-1929) came to the city in 1877, and found work at the railway restaurant in Union Station. He later bought this restaurant. Taggart was an active and ardent Democrat, and was elected Mayor of Indianapolis three consecutive terms. He later served as National Democratic Chairman, and in 1916 he was appointed U.S. Senator from Indiana. His most enduring memorial is the Grand Hotel at French Lick, which he owned, and which became a popular Democratic gathering place. Taggart remained in residence here until his death in 1929, after which his daughter, Lucy, a renowned artist, lived here.Old Northside Historic Area Preservation Plan, 1979 Yes
Created By:	H. Roll McLaughlin
Source:	http://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17312coll4/id/2423
Collection:	Indiana Landmarks H. Roll McLaughlin Collection
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Geography:	Old Northside Historic District Indianapolis Marion Indiana 39.785142- 86.153455
Subjects:	Built Environment Historic buildings -- Indiana Architecture -- Indiana single-family dwelling Italian Renaissance

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