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Schnull–Rauch House

Houses completed in 1902Houses in IndianapolisHouses on the National Register of Historic Places in IndianaNational Register of Historic Places in IndianapolisRomanesque Revival architecture in Indiana
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Schnull Rauch House, 2013 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Schnull Rauch House, 2013 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Schnull–Rauch House, sometimes referred to as the Victorian Manor and now also branded as The Manor at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, is a National Register of Historic Places-designated Romanesque Revival historic home constructed in the early 20th century at 3050 North Meridian Street, north of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1979, the building was donated by John Rauch Jr. to the Junior League of Indianapolis to be used for their headquarters and operated as an event venue and house museum. In 2009, the building was purchased by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, which sits on adjacent property, and is currently an event venue.

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Schnull–Rauch House
North Meridian Street [NB US ONLY], Indianapolis

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North Meridian Street [NB US ONLY]
46208 Indianapolis
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