A ten-story Art Deco tower that led Evansville’s embrace of the style.
At a glance
The Hulman Building is a ten-story high rise in downtown Evansville, Indiana. It opened as Central Union Bank, later becoming a Morris Plan Bank. Its brick facade is a light yellow, a calm backdrop for Art Deco detail.
History
Construction began in 1928 and was completed in 1930. The building was first named Central Union Bank. It later operated as a Morris Plan Bank, a name tied to early twentieth-century consumer lending.
What you see
Its brick facade of light yellow gives the building a distinct presence among downtown structures. It was the first Art Deco high rise in Evansville, setting a pattern for the city’s skyline. Other Art Deco buildings followed.
Cultural significance
The Hulman Building marked the arrival of Art Deco in Evansville. As the first of several such towers, it anchored a stylistic shift in the city’s commercial architecture.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Evansville
- Coordinates: 37.97222222, -87.57194444
Practical information & getting there
The building is located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. You can reach it by local bus or car; street parking is available in the surrounding blocks.
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