Madam Cj Walker House In Indianapolis Indiana
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Madam cj walker house in indianapolis indiana. In front of her home at 640 n. Walker manufacturing company it was designated a national historic landmark in 1991. Walker collection indiana historical society after this unique hair culturist arrived from pittsburgh in 1910 she quickly became a luminary in the most prominent colored neighborhood in the city adjacent to the bustling indiana avenue. Sara breedlove lived in indianapolis and began her million dollar business there.
The walker theater is a tribute to her. For a walking tour of madam c j. By heather greenwood davis at the corner of indiana avenue and martin luther king. Walker building is located at 617 indiana ave.
Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Walker s lasting legacy start at the theater she built in defiance of jim crow. Walker the african american hair care and beauty products entrepreneur who founded the madam c. State of indiana and as madam c.
It has been designated a national historic landmark. Call 317 236 2099 for tour reservations. Walker building which houses the madam walker legacy center was built in 1927 in the city of indianapolis in the u s. Click here for the national historic landmark registration file.
The four story block long flatiron building located at 617 indiana avenue originally was planned to house the corporate headquarters and factory of the madam c.