Fletcher Place is a historic district and

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in the city of

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named after Calvin Fletcher, a prominent local banker, farmer and state senator. The neighborhood is clearly defined by

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to the south and East Street to the west. The northern border of the neighborhood is along South Street, Lord Street, Fletcher Avenue, and Bates Street, depending on specific location. The eastern border of the neighborhood is Virginia Avenue in some places, while it is

in a few spots, and Calvary Street in a few areas. Fletcher Place is surrounded by the Wholesale District to the north,

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to the west, Bates-Hendricks neighborhood to the south, and

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to the east and southeast. Fletcher Place is the home to a few of Indianapolis' keynote restaurants: Milktooth, Bluebeard, Iaria's Italian, Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe, and Dugout Bar. Additionally,

and

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have their world headquarters bordering Fletcher Place, making it a magnet neighborhood for Indianapolis' health-care industry professionals.

Fletcher Place Historic District

The Fletcher Place Historic District is a national

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in the neighborhood that was listed on the

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in 1982. In 1982, it included 140 contributing buildings that were deemed to contribute to the historic character of the area. It developed between about 1855 and 1924, and includes representative examples of

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, and Queen Anne style architecture. Notable buildings include the Briggs Flats (1893), The Lavon Building (c. 1885–1890), Ada Apartments (c. 1900–1910), Fletcher Place Methodist Church, school building (1857 and later), and a gasoline station (1919). ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs

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Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association
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Fletcher Place Historic District

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