Collett Park | |
![]() Pavilion in the park | |
Location | North 7th St. and Maple Ave., Terre Haute, Indiana ![]() |
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Coordinates | 39°29′38″N87°24′21″W / 39.49389°N 87.40583°W |
Architect | J. Merrill Sherman |
Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 81000021 [1] |
Added to NRHP | December 10, 1981 |
Collett Park is a public park in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
The park was established in 1883 on a parcel of land donated to the city of Terre Haute by Josephus Collett, a railroad magnate and philanthropist. Its 21 acres (85,000 m2) of tree-filled park land are approximately two miles north of downtown Terre Haute. A Romanesque Revival pavilion was built in 1894 by architect J. Merrill Sherman. [2] [3]
The park's large main building with an indoor rental facility as well as outdoor shelters and restrooms. There are also football and soccer fields, a playground, horseshoe pits and tennis courts. [4]
Collett Park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 for its historical significance in entertainment and recreation. [1] The neighborhood that arose around the park, now known as the Collett Park Neighborhood Historic District, was placed on the Register itself in 2004.
The Terminal Arcade, located on Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana, is a Beaux-Arts building on the National Register of Historic Places since June 30, 1983.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School, formerly Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, is a historic school building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 for approximately $750,000. Designed by the firm of Miller & Yeager Architects. It is a three-story, "T"-plan, Tudor Revival style brick building with central entrance tower.
The Vigo County Courthouse is a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana. The seat of government for Vigo County, the courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a church in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The Terre Haute Post Office and Federal Building is a historic structure in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Bethany Congregational Church or Bethany United Church of Christ is a historic Congregational church located at West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built between 1907 and 1909, and is a Victorian Gothic-style church built of stone, brick and limestone. It features and octagonal corner bell tower and Gothic arched windows. The architect was Charles Padgett.
The Hippodrome Theatre or Wabash Theatre is a historic theater in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA.
Ohio Boulevard–Deming Park Historic District is a boulevard in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
Collett Park Neighborhood Historic District is a residential area in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, surrounding Collett Park.
Booker T. Washington School, also known as District School #10 and Washington High School, is a historic school building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1914 and was designed by the firm of Miller & Yeager Architects. It is a two-story, rectangular brick building with Classical Revival style design elements.
Carr's Hall was a historic commercial building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1857, and was a two-story, Italianate style brick building. It featured a cast iron storefront on the first story and elaborated pedimented window surrounds on the second. It was one of Terre Haute's oldest buildings. It has been demolished.
Star Building is a historic commercial building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1912, and is a four-story, Chicago school style brick building. It features limestone and terra cotta detailing and a pressed metal decorative cornice. The building was built to house the Terre Haute Star newspaper.
510–516 Ohio Street is a historic commercial building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1891–1892, and is a three-story, rectangular, Italianate style brick building. It features stone, cast iron, and pressed metal decorative elements. It was renovated in 1975.
Chamber of Commerce Building is a historic commercial building located in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. It was built in 1925, and is a two-story, rectangular, Tudor Revival-style brown brick building. It features limestone detailing, a green tile facade roof, and an arcade of Tudor arches.
Citizens' Trust Company Building, also known as the Sycamore Building, is a historic office building located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was designed in 1920 by the local firm of Johnson, Miller & Miller and built in 1921–1922, and is a 12-story, Chicago school style steel frame building sheathed in brick. It features stone and terra cotta detailing and Art Deco style design elements. The building was built to house the main office of the Citizens' Trust Company.
Wabash Avenue–West Historic District is a national historic district located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It encompasses 24 contributing buildings in the central business district of Terre Haute. It developed after 1870 and includes representative examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Renaissance Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include 408 Wabash Avenue, 425-431 Wabash Avenue (1867-1868), the White Block (1899), The Albrecht Building (1893), 522 Wabash Avenue (1890), 524 Wabash Avenue, Koopman Building (1875), Blumberg Building (1915), and the Hotel Deming (1914).
Wabash Avenue–East Historic District is a national historic district located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It encompasses 20 contributing buildings in the central business district of Terre Haute. It developed between about 1880 and 1940 and includes representative examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Art Deco style architecture. Located in the district is the separately listed Indiana Theatre. Other notable buildings include The Kaufman Block (1863-1868), Terre Haute Trust Company (1908), the Tribune Building (1912), Bement-Rea Warehouse (1908), Swope Block (1901), AT&T Building, and Ohio Building (1912).
Terre Haute Fire Station No. 8 is a historic fire station located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1906, and is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick building on a dressed limestone base. It served as a fire station until 1972.
Farrington's Grove Historic District is a national historic district located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It encompasses 1,110 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Terre Haute. It developed between about 1850 and 1935, with most built between 1890 and 1920, and includes representative examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Sage-Robinson-Nagel House and Williams-Warren-Zimmerman House. Other notable buildings include the English-Bogard House (1873), Kelley-Luther-Trent House (1901), Meyer-Gantner House (1923), Grover-Shannon-Lee House (1856), Potter-Steele-Tablr House (1870), Reckert-Robertson House (1890), Hawthorne Building (1871), and Temple Israel (1911).
Twelve Points Historic District is a national historic district located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It encompasses 12 contributing buildings in a suburban commercial district of Terre Haute. It developed between about 1905 and 1954, with most built between 1890 and 1920, and includes representative examples of Commercial, Art Deco, and Classical Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Twelve Points State Bank (1919), People State Bank (1923), Twelve Points Hotel (1908), and Garfield Theater / Harmony Hall (1939).