January-February 2009
Up front
- Architecture reflects fever for all things Egyptian. Egyptian motifs capture the imagination of artists and architects.
- Transforming visionaries win National Trust awards. Hoosiers take home prestigious preservation honors.
Feature topic
Going old school. Threats and opportunities face historic community schools.
In addition
Indiana wins the National Trust conference in 2013!
March-April 2009
Up front
- Postwar Purdue profs pursue American dream. A post-war building boom in West Lafayette results in an admirable collection of mid-century residential architecture.
- Preservation prescribed for historic hospitals. Hospitals vacated by health-care providers pose significant preservation challenges.
Feature topic
Trekking home turf. We offer a handful of historic Indiana places worth exploring.
In addition
A standout Columbus landmark is donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
May-June 2009
Up front
- Fire damages Indiana Landmarks headquarters. Firefighters save our building from a three-alarm blaze that consumes an adjacent development.
- Out of gas, still serving with style. Their well-considered design make historic gas stations attractive and adaptable to new use.
Feature topic
Imperiled. We announce our list of 2009's 10 Most Endangered landmarks.
In addition
Our Mid-century Modern tour features five homes from the atomic age.
July-August 2009
Up front
- In 1933, these houses predicted the future. Your chance to see the Century of Progress homes from Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
- Recession affects historic structures, but designation helps. In tough economic times, real estate in National Register-listed areas appears to be faring better than some.
Feature topic
The unusual suspects. Structures that deviate from the customary rectangles and squares tend to catch the eye. So what's behind those odd shapes?
In addition
If you've got the money to buy historic properties, we've got some deals for you.
September-October 2009
Up front
- Fire, grant, and in-kind gift spark improvements. Fate, friends, and grant funds allow Indiana Landmarks to embark on major renovations at three of our historic properties.
- New website section offers ideas for your touring pleasure. Our website offers the inside scoop on historic places worth a visit.
Feature topic
Liquid assets. In drinking establishments, historic atmosphere is an advantage.
In addition
Nuns make preservation a priority.
November-December 2009
Up front
- Holiday cheer spread here. Members are invited to Indiana Landmarks' holiday open houses, highlighting nine historic places in November and December.
- Pioneering Terre Haute architect left legacy of landmarks. Modernist architect Juliet Peddle broke ground as a woman in the field of architecture while honoring her hometown.
Feature topic
Amazing space. Historic churches can be revived or adapted to new uses.
In addition
Toy stores in historic buildings.
Perseverance pays for 2009 preservation award winners.