The Horner Building at 625 Columbia Street is being demolished for the new Public Safety Building in Downtown Lafayette. However, the historic facade is being preserved, brick by brick.
The Loeb Mansion will soon be its own historic district. Having this protection will make sure it keeps its historical integrity. However, the mansion isn t only important to the Lafayette community. The Indian Jewish Historical Society is also advocating for it s protection.
Preserve Historic Lafayette leads walking tour
Preserve Historic Lafayette and Brown Street United Methodist Church teamed up for a walking tour through the Historic Jeff neighborhood. The tour highlighted the architectural and cultural history of the neighborhood.
Posted: May 2, 2021 9:39 PM
Updated: May 3, 2021 10:09 AM
Posted By: Peter Hulett
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - On May 1, residents gathered outside the Brown Street United Methodist Church for a walking tour of the Historic Jeff neighborhood. From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours were guided through various historic stops. Brochures were sold to help cover the cost of maintenance for the church, which was recently designated a historic building.