HOME | ABOUT | NEWS | EVENTS | RESOURCES | FAQs | CONTACT | TOUR   All Listings Downtown Historic District The downtown historic district contains a significant collection of commercial buildings, dating from the first half of the 1800s to about 1950, as well as residential, religious, and other building types. The contributing buildings represent a wide range of architectural styles, including Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Beaux Arts, Neoclassical and Chicago Commercial. Generally, the oldest buildings are located on Main Street, which is significant for its high concentration of Federal and Greek Revival style buildings. As the city grew and prospered, many Italiante structures were constructed on State, Pearl and Market streets. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Information on individual properties from Downtown walking tour brochure and from other research by Floyd County Historian Dave Barksdale, and from National Register of Historic Places nomination, prepared by the Westerly Group. Listings Scherer-Weigleb House 207 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: gable-front Year Built: c.1870 ONeill-Brown House 210 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Queen Anne Year Built: 1903 This property was purchased from the First National Bank in May 1902 by Elizabeth Meyer for $337.50. The rear brick portion of the structure was originally used as the bank cashiers living quarters for the Indiana State Bank. Commercial building 311 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1950 house 312 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: gable-front Year Built: c.1860 Levi Block 319 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1906 Dr. L.D. Levi had this office building constructed in 1906 in the Neoclassical style. Peter C. Vernia Double House 409 Bank Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: c.1872 This brick home - which boasts a fireplace in every room - is an excellent example of the row house form that was prevalent in the city in the 1800s. Phoenix Carriage Factory 26 East 3rd Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1865 Built as a carriage factory around the time of the Civil War's conclusion, this brick structure was home to Star Cleaners for almost a century. Burk-Williams House 43 East 3rd Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1880 This townhouse, along with 218, 220 & 224 East Main Street, was built for Simeon K. Wolfe, a prominent New Albany lawyer. He used them for investment purposes and rented this property out for at least 25 years. Danforth-Briggs-Cody House 330 East 3rd Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1853 Insurance agent Thomas Danforth had this Greek Revival townhouse built by January 1854, and entrepreneur John Briggs purchased it about four years later. commercial building 213 East 4th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1940 This building was once used as a roller skating rink. commercial building 215 East 4th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1920 Tabernacle Baptist Church 316 East 4th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1879 Constructed in 1879, the Tabernacle Baptist Church had an auditorium that was considered to be the finest in New Albany at the time. The congregation moved to a church at East Ninth and Spring streets in 1920, where it remains today. industrial building 217 East 5th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1960 house 221 East 5th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: shotgun Year Built: c.1900 Demolished 2014 Bethel A.M.E. Church 315 East 5th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1864 This simple, temple-front Greek Revival building was built in 1864 as a German Methodist church. It has been owned by the Bethel A.M.E. Church since the early twentieth century. house 317 East 5th Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: American Foursquare Year Built: c.1910 Sapinsky Block 101 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Renaissance Revival Year Built: 1896 Clothiers Jacob Sapinsky & Son had this ornate Renaissance Revival-style building constructed in 1896, by New Albany contractors S. Day and Sons. Commercial building 105-107 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1870 This circa 1870 building has held a number of uses through the years, including a cigar and billiards shop, a stationery store, and a barber shop. Scribner House 106 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: 1814 The oldest remaining building in New Albany, the Scribner House was constructed in 1814 by founding father Joel Scribner. The Piankeshaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has owned the house and operated it as a museum since 1917. Commercial building 109-111 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1880 Like its neighbor to the west, this building has housed multiple different commerical uses before becoming part of the Schmitt Furniture complex. Clapp Block 110 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1868 Built in 1868 in the Italianate style, this business block contained a Masonic hall for the Dudley Temple of Honor on the third floor. Commercial building 113 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1870 This building was home to the Second National Bank for many years in the late 19th and early 20th century. Dr. Asahel Clapp House 114 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: 1822 The oldest extant brick building in New Albany, this was the home and office of the community's first doctor, Dr. Asahel Clapp. parking lot 120 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1954 This two-level parking deck was constructed to great fanfare in 1954, on the former site of the YMCA building. Elias Ayres Building 134 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: 1836 In 1836, this building replaced an earlier, frame structure that had also housed Elias Ayres' dry goods store. commercial building 137 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1950 Direct Oil Service Station 140 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Art Deco Year Built: 1929 Designed by Louisville firm Sullivan and Cozart, this Art Deco gem was built in 1929 for Harry Goulding. Nunemacher City Bookstore 141 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1855 This was originally a four-story structure, which has housed numerous businesses since its construction in 1855. Ewing & Zeller Printing Building 145 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: 1860 This structure was constructed around 1860. The earliest use of the building is unknown, but it was used off and on by various printing businesses from 1868 until 1956. Empire Flouring Mills 146-150 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1850 A flour mill was located in this building as early as 1856, and the building itself may be earlier. It later housed a shirt factory, among many other uses. After an extensive rehabilitation, it was rededicated as New Albany City Hall in September 2021. commercial building 147 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1870 commercial building 151 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1875 Frank A. Kraft Building 152-154 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: 1834 The frame buildings at 152-154 East Main Street are likely the oldest frame commercial structures remaining in New Albany. Jefferson Conner Building 153 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: 1857 It appears that Jefferson Conner had this building constructed shortly after he purchased the lot in November 1856 for $2,000. He was partners with Frank Gillett in the dry goods concern of Conner & Gillett. Reed-Scott Building 155 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1930 Built circa 1930, this building replaced an earlier two-story structure that had been home to the Charles Oeffinger Shoe Repair Shop. commercial building 156 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1940 This commercial building was completely rehabbed in 2014. James Collins Building 157 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1866 This structure is believed to have been built circa 1854 for attorney James Collins, by New Albany architect and master builder Isaac P. Smith. commercial building 202 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1870 Demolished c.2020 Indiana State Bank 203 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1837 Built in 1837 as one of the ten original branches of the Indiana State Bank, this building is generally recognized as one of the state's finest examples of the Greek Revival style. Jacob Bader Building 209 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1885 Jacob Bader, prominent New Albany businessman, had this three-story brick business house built in 1885.  commercial building 211 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1960 Joseph Zimmerman Building 213 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1882 The New Albany City Directory first reported this property in 1882-83, occupied by baker and confectioner Joseph Zimmerman. commercial building 214 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1950 This commercial structure was built in the mid-twentieth century. A Second Empire-style house occupied this site previously. Chamber of Commerce Building 215 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1885 Joseph Zimmerman purchased this property in March of 1884 and had this Italianate building constructed. Wolfe Investment Houses 218-220 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1880, 1882 These townhouses - along with one to the east, at 224 East Main, and one to the south, at 43 East Third - were built by attorney Simeon K. Wolfe for investment purposes. Lipps-National Building 219 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1951 This vernacular-style building was constructed in 1951, on the site of a two-story frame building that was torn down in the mid-1930s. City Drug Store Building 221-223 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1850 Constructed circa 1850, half of this building was occupied by druggist W. T. Courtney in the 1850s. It has housed a variety of other uses since, and was used as apartments during much of the 20th century. Trio House 224 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1878 This townhouse - along with two to the west, at 218 and 220 East Main, and one to the south, at 43 East Third - were built by attorney Simeon K. Wolfe for investment purposes. Second Baptist Church 300 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1849-52 New Albany architect and master builder Isaac P. Smith built this structure between 1849-52, for the congregation of Second Presbyterian Church. It is also commonly known as the 'Town Clock Church,' because the clock can be seen throughout downtown and from the Ohio River. house 310 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: gable-front Year Built: c.1870 This structure may have been built as early as 1860, but was either rebuilt or significantly remodeled circa 1880. It was demolished in 2021 for a new mixed-use development on the site. commercial building 311 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: modern Year Built: c.1950 Gustav Kiel Cigar Factory 312 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1855 This building housed tobacco-related uses from its contruction until about World War I. It was demolished in 2021 to make way for a new mixed-use development.   parking lot 325 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 This parking lot was previously the site of an early service station. Prior to that, several buildings containing both businesses and residences were located here. Redmen Building 401 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: 2005 This brick building was constructed in 2005 as the new home of the Redmen Club, after they moved from their long-time location in the Samuel Culbertson mansion at 904 East Main. commercial building 413 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1980 A federal-style brick residence once stood on this site. Biel Cottage 415 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: shotgun Year Built: c.1887 This unusual brick shotgun house was built sometime after 1886 by the Biel family. house 417 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: c.1850 commercial building 419 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1930 commercial building 102 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1880 Built circa 1880, this corner commercial building was once home to the St. Charles Saloon, while the upper floor housed Maennechor Halle. The Globe Store 109 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1875 This Italianate-style building was constructed for Louis Goodbub in 1875 at a cost of $4500, and later was home to the Globe Department Store for many years. William Gamble Building 110-112 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1859 This Italianate style building was constructed circa 1859, and initially housed a coffee house and a saloon. Martin Kiefer Saloon 113 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: gable-front Year Built: c.1870 This simple, gable-front building was constructed circa 1870. Although the earliest use was as a saloon, the building housed a drugstore from 1929 until the mid-1990s. John Horn Saloon 114 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1840 This building is believed to be the oldest frame commercial building remaining in New Albany, dating to the 1840s. Reibel House 115 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Renaissance Revival Year Built: 1887 As early as 1859, Joseph H. Reibel was running a saloon and boarding house on East Market Street. This building, constructed in 1887, replaced a two-story structure that he had been using for his business and residence since 1865. Phillip Kent Building 117 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1861 Phillip Kent had this three-story, Italianate structure built in 1861 for use as his bakery. Ben Briggs Building 119 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1891 This Italianate building, constructed in 1891, replaced a structure that had been built in New Albany's earliest years. John Briggs Block 123 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1872 John Briggs purchased this lot - which included an older building - for the hefty sum of $9025 in 1871, and this building was completed the next year. From 1931 until 1973, Woolworth's occupied this space, as well as the two buildings to the west. Wilcox Building 133-135 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1869 Dr. Peleg M. Wilcox had this block of buildings constructed in 1869 in the Italianate style, incorporating a c.1840 building into the new construction at 135. commercial building 134 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1940 Losson Block 137 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1891 Built in 1891, this building housed the Fair Store, a popular downtown clothing shop, from the 1930s until 1989. A painted "ghost sign" for the business remains visible on the west wall. Grand Theater 138 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Art Deco Year Built: 1909 Year Renovated: 1915/1950 Built as a stage and movie theater in 1909, The Grand was remodeled and enlarged in 1913. It was remodeled again in 1950, taking on its current appearance.   Little Chef Diner 147 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Art Moderne Year Built: 1957 This diner was produced in 1957 by the Valentine Manufacturing Company, of Wichita, Kansas. Monsch Hotel 148 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1871 John T. Monsch had this "European style" hotel built in 1871, in the Italianate style of architecture. The facility operated as a hotel for more than a century.  Farmers Market 200 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1980 Odd Fellows Building 201 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Renaissance Revival Year Built: 1874 This building was constructed in 1874 by master builders James and William Banes for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The structure is still home to New Albany Lodge #1, the first Odd Fellows Lodge organized in the Hoosier state. Dr. Johnathon Bischoff Office and Residence 207-209 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1858 The buildings at 207-209 East Market were built as one residence in 1858, but have also incorporated a commercial use since their earliest days. commercial building 211 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1960 vacant lot 215 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 A Federal-style commercial building once stood on this site, now a vacant lot. commercial building 222 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1980 commercial building 302 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1880 commercial building 308 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1920 commercial building 322 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1960 commercial building 324 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: c.1860 commercial building 401-403 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1890 commercial building 402 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: modern commercial building 407 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1950 house 419 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: American Foursquare Year Built: c.1910 commercial building 421 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1920 This tiny building, rehabbed in 2018 as an office, began as a gas station. Dietz-Luette Building 424 East Market Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1895 This turn-of-the-century building has housed a bar and/or restaurant for much of its existence. bank building 100 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: modern Year Built: 1963 This modern bank building was built around 1963 on the site of the Floyd County Courthouse. The Elsby Building 117 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1916 Designed by Joseph & Joseph Architects of Louisville, KY, the Elsby Building was constructed in 1916 on the former site of the 1866 Masonic Temple. The Neoclassical-style building cost $100,000 to construct and was advertised as being fire-proof. United Gas and Electric Company 138 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1905 Built on the burned-out site of the L. Hartman Flour, Seed and Grain Store, this Neoclassical style building was constructed in 1905. commercial building 139 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: 2016 This commercial building was constructed as infill in 2016. A two-story Federal style building stood here until the early 2000s.   commercial building 141 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Renaissance Revival Year Built: c.1900 Lemon Block 151 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1888 Dr. J.H. Lemon had this building built in 1888, and had his office here. New Albany Carnegie Public Library 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1902-04 Andrew Carnegie contributed $40,000 toward the construction and furnishing of this building, one of 1679 that he helped to build across the U.S. commercial building 215 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1970 The site of this modern office building, as well as the adjacent parking lot to the east, once held three large historic homes. St. Mark's United Church of Christ 222 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: modern Year Built: 1957-58 The church now known as St. Mark's United Church of Christ has its roots in a 'German Evangelical, Lutheran and Reformed Congregation' established in 1837. Centenary Methodist Church 309 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Greek Revival Year Built: 1839 Centenary Methodist Church was established in 1839, and the congregation occupied its original church building until relocating in 2019. This Greek Revival structure has seen numerous changes through the years - and has now been adapted for residential use - but retains much of its historic character. Fire Department Headquarters 316 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 2004 Built on the site of Maennerchor Hall, this building houses the NAFD Headquarters, Engine Company 3, and Truck Company 1, along with Water Rescue. Sanderson No. 3 Firehouse 400 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1876 Built in the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus, this building remained in active service until the mid-1970s, when a new station was constructed at West 10th and Main streets. Commercial building 406 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: c.1970 Henry L. Graf House 414 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Arts and Crafts Year Built: 1915 This 1 1/2 story brick house, dating to 1915, replaced a frame, Victorian structure that previously stood on the lot. German Methodist Church 418 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Gothic Revival Year Built: 1890 This Gothic Revival structure was constructed 1889-90 as the second church for German Methodists in New Albany. John J. Morgan Building 201 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1903 This Neoclassical-style building was constructed in 1903 by the noted local contracting firm Stephen Day & Son, and was first occupied by tailor John J. Morgan and his Great One Price Clothing and Department Store. Merchants National Bank 202-204 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1869 The Merchants National Bank was founded by New Albany businessmen Jacob Hangary and Robert McCord. This structure was built in 1869 on the former site of an 1830 bank. Stanton R. Welch Building 208 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1865 Built by the end of the Civil War, this building served the demands of the thriving retail and wholesale districts of downtown New Albany. The earliest tenants of the building are unknown, but by 1882 Josiah Gwin had his publishing company here.  commercial building 209 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: c.1910 This building was built using similar materials and design to the adjacent Morgan Building at 201 Pearl Street, but probably was constructed slightly later. commercial building 211 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1880 Jacob Goodbub Building 213-215 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1888 This Italianate was constructed in 1888 and was originally two storefronts. The ornate facade was encased in a metal slipcover in the mid-20th century, which was removed as part of the building's recent rehabilitation.   commercial building 214-216 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: c.1950 Jacob Goodbub Building 217 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1886 Like its neighbor to the north, this building was constucted to house Jacob Goodbub's confectionery business. F. W. Woolworth Co. Building 218-220 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1910 This was the first New Albany location of retail giant F.W. Woolworth Company, beginning in about 1913. About ten years later, the first Woolworth's Cafeteria in the nation opened on the second floor here. Jacob Goodbub Building 219 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1872 Confectioner Jacob Goodbub had this Italianate-style building constructed for his business in 1872. Moley-Dieckman Building 221-225 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1880 Originally home to a barber shop and a saloon, this Italianate style structure later housed long-time New Albany businesses Cohn Shoes and Ray's Jewelry Store. White House Department Store 222 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1866/1902 This was the home of S.W. Newburger & Company's White House Department Store, a mainstay in downtown New Albany for almost a century. Lang Block 227 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1855 The original owner of this block of buildings was Thomas Conner. When constructed circa 1855, there were four different storefronts, three facing Pearl Street and one facing Market. Isaac B. Friend Building 230 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1876 Contractor Isaac B. Friend purchased this property - along with a lot on Market Street - for $6000 in 1874. Bank of Salem Building 234 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 1860 The Bank of Salem had this structure constructed in 1860, and various banks continued to operate in this location until 1965. S. S. Kresge Building 302 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1930 This Neoclassical style building was built in 1930, replacing a three-story 1865 structure that was torn down to make way for this structure. Eurton's Cafe Building 310 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: c.1900 Eurton's Cafe was located in this Neoclassical-style building for a number of years after its construction circa 1900. Herbst Building 312 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1868 Merchant tailor M.S. Herbst was the original business in this 1868 structure, and occupied this space for a number of years. Switow Building 314 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1914 Built in 1914 on the former site of the Crystal Theater, this building was home to long-time New Albany business J.O. Endris Jewelers from 1976 to its closure in 2014. J. J. Newberry Co. Building 315 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1901 Frank and Jacob Zinsmeister purchased this lot for $6500 in September 1890, but did not have this building constructed for over a decade. The Neoclassical-style structure was built on the former site of the M.V. Mallory Livery Stable. Hieb Building 316-318 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1870 This Italianate style building was constructed in 1870 for clothier and merchant tailor John Hieb. In addition to its architectural beauty, the building is notable as having had the first American-made, ground and polished plate glass windows, which hung in the storefront. Baer's Bazaar Building 319-321 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1900 This building was constructed in 1900 by New Albany contractors S. Day & Sons, to house John Baer's dry goods and department store, established in 1871. commercial building 322-324 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: contemporary Year Built: 1951 This building stands on the site of the Mutual Trust Bank, and has gone through many transformations through the years. Kaiser Building 326 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1886 Kaiser's Tobacco was founded in 1832 and is New Albany's oldest continuous business. This brick building was constructed in 1886 for Mrs. Josephine Kaiser by master builder John Naifus. Bicentennial Park 331 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 2013 This urban oasis was created from a parking lot, to celebrate the city's 2013 Bicentennial. Prior to the parking lot, the site had been home to the magnificent Post Office and Customs House. W. T. Grant Building 336 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: modern Year Built: 1957 This modern building was constructed in 1957 for W. T. Grant & Company, which had formerly occupied the Baer's Bazaar building across Pearl Street. New Albany Opera House 400 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Neoclassical Year Built: 1866 The Opera House was constructed in 1866 at a cost of $100,000, and seated 2500 patrons for its performances. The building was extensively remodeled following a 1939 fire, including the removal of the third floor. commercial building 410 Pearl Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1910 The mural on the side of this building was completed by noted local artist Carrie Johns in 2022, and includes a depiction of the New Albany Opera House. YMCA Building 33 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: 2006 This modern building - designed by The Estopinal Group of Jeffersonville - complements its historic surroundings although unmistakably new. service station 201 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Art Moderne Year Built: c.1950 commercial building 216 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: c.1850 commercial building 218-220 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1870 This Italianate building, constructed c.1870, features ornate limestone detailing. commercial buildings 222-224 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1880 These two Italianate-style buildings were built as mates circa 1880. Brown and McCurdy Buildings 223-225 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1860 Built in 1860 for different owners and different businesses, this two structures were combined to house a single business - Brown's Seed Store - by the 1890s. Firestone Service Station 227 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Art Moderne Year Built: 1937 This Art Moderne building was built in 1937 and is still home to a Firestone service station. It is believed to be the only Firestone station of this style still being used for its original purpose. bank building 400 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 Year Built: c.1970 This modern bank building was constructed on the site of the Floyd County Jail. commercial building 207 West 1st Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: vernacular Year Built: 1922 This building was constructed in 1922 as a delivery entrance for the Rowe-Fawcett Wholesale Grocery Company, which occupied Woodward Hall from 1908 to 1936. commercial building 108 West Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Federal Year Built: c.1850 Neafus Saloon 116 West Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: c.1882 Built in 1882 as a saloon and now home to a barbeque restaurant, this building has always housed some type of restaurant, saloon or tavern. Shrader Stables 118 West Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1875 In 1875, John Shrader, Sr. and son George had this Italianate-style building constructed for their livery business. Woodward Hall 128 West Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Egyptian Revival Year Built: 1852 The concave cornice at the roofline and above the storefront show the influence of the Egyptian Revival style. The building was constructed in 1852 for dry goods wholesaler John Woodward, and included the city's first public hall on the third floor. Israel House Hotel 142 West Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 Category: Italianate Year Built: 1842 Andrew and Mary Israel purchased this lot in 1842 and built this well-known hotel and boarding house. The Israel House, known as the finest hotel in the city, operated here for more than forty years.   Copyright © 2024 New Albany Historic Preservation Commission All Rights Reserved