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Rediscovering Reeveston Place : an examination of the history and architecture of the Richmond, Indiana neighborhood as a case study from the American suburban movement

Reeveston Place is a neighborhood located on the southeast side of Richmond, Indiana. All of Richmond's National Register residential areas contain examples of the popular architectural styles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Reeveston, however, is a unique Richmond neighborhood because its plan and development were primarily influenced by the trends and styles of the early and mid-twentieth century.Economic and cultural influences before, between and after both world wars, and the impact of the automobile were factors that made Reeveston an area different from its predecessors. Building activity occurred in the neighborhood for nearly a half-century, and the result is an eclectic mix of architectural styles. As it grew, Reeveston was primarily a neighborhood for the upper-middle class and upper-class citizens of Richmond, and several prominent architects were employed to design the houses. Reeveston's historical and architectural significance warrant its consideration for inclusion in the National Register. / Department of Architecture

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/186811
Date January 2000
CreatorsCrowe, Mary Ellen
ContributorsWolner, Edward W.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatiii, 312 leaves : ill., plans ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press
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