Elisha Braman was the equivalent of a rock star in 1840’s Greencastle. Architect of iconic buildings of the period for both county and college, his own residence will be open to the public for a tour hosted by the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00AM-3:00PM.… Read the rest
Valentine House Tour
On Saturday, June 13, from 11:00AM to 6:00PM, the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County will host a tour at the Valentine House on 733 East Washington Street in Greencastle.
This Queen Anne Victorian was recently renovated after a long history beginning in 1894, which has included stints as an apartment house and bed and breakfast.… Read the rest
Preservation Fair at Carriage House
May is National Historic Preservation month. To celebrate, the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County is teaming with organizers of First Friday Greencastle for a joint venture on May 1. In conjunction with offerings in the Courthouse Square area, HPS is aptly sponsoring a renovation-themed event in a recently rehabilitated building nearby.… Read the rest
Public Invited to Tour DePauw’s John Ireland House Restoration
On Saturday, June 14, 11:00am – 6:00pm, the John Ireland House will be open to the public. The c.1887 Italianate home at 429 Anderson St. in Greencastle has been painstakingly restored by DePauw University. This will be the only opportunity for most to see the inside of this exquisite building.… Read the rest