The Secret Lives of Buildings: 5th and Washington (Columbus, Indiana)
Hosted by Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives at BCPLJoin the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives for the first of four presentations highlighting important buildings that continue to shape downtown Columbus, Indiana.
Event Details
Explore the unknown histories of important buildings in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Join local researcher Jim Nickoll for the first of four presentations highlighting the people and buildings whose lives continue to shape the community.
The first presentation in the series will uncover hidden stories of the large but little-known building at 5th and Washington Streets, once home to the Pallas Theater, St. Denis Hotel, Irwin Union Bank, Cummins corporate headquarters, and innumerable stores.
The program takes place in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library’s Red Room. To register (for either in-person on online attendance), click on the RSVP button above.
For more information, email archives@mybcpl.org or call 812.379.1297.
This program received support from a Historic Preservation Education Grant, offered by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.