This thesis examines the Indianapolis Home Show and its significance to the city of Indianapolis in the twentieth century. Since 1922, the annual show has influenced the development of residential architecture in Indiana by introducing the newest, most innovative products related to the home in its many exhibitor booths. Many of the exhibited products have since become parts of our every day lives. Each year, the show has also presented the people of Indianapolis with a fully landscaped "centerpiece" home-a home that embodies good design, excellent craftsmanship, quality materials, the latest styles, and innovative features. The legacy of the eighty-two (+) centerpiece homes reaches beyond Indianapolis to communities across the state including Terre Haute, Muncie, Hope and Logansport-places where the centerpieces have been rebuilt or copied. The centerpiece homes stand as testaments to the longevity and endurance of the Indianapolis Home Show from its beginning in 1922 through the lean years of the depression, its reemergence after World War II, and its duration to the turn of a new century. The Indianapolis Home Show has had an exceptional reputation, receiving national praise from many admirers. It has been recognized by numerous publications such as American Builder, Architectural Forum, Architectural Record, Arts and Architecture, and Better Homes and Gardens. In 2002, The Indianapolis Home Show celebrated its eightieth anniversary. Hoosiers continue to look forward to what they will see at the home show, and travel from all parts of the state to experience its innovative exhibits and centerpiece home. / Department of Architecture
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187400 |
| Date | January 2002 |
| Creators | Hill, Shannon L. |
| Contributors | Seager, Andrew R. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vii, 217 leaves : ill., facsims., plans, ports. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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