The Henry and Caroline Schrage House, also known as the Schrage Mansion, is a historic structure located in Whiting, Indiana. It was built by Henry Schrage, a German immigrant, Union Civil War veteran, and a settler of Whiting’s Station. Schrage founded numerous businesses in Whiting, including the Bank of Whiting, today known as Centier Bank.[2] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (100006562).[3][4][5]
Henry and Caroline Schrage House | |
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| Location | 2006 Schrage Avenue, Whiting, Indiana. |
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| Nearest city | Whiting, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41°40′34″N 87°29′26″W / 41.67611°N 87.49056°W |
| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1897 |
| Built by | Henry Schrage |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne and Romanesque styles |
| NRHP reference No. | 100006562[1] |
| Added to NRHP | 2021 |
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References edit
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "SCHRAGE FAMILY HISTORY IS EARLY WHITING HISTORY", Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society, September 21, 2019
- ^ "Register of Historic Places". IN.gov. State of Indiana. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Avila, Larry (July 7, 2021), "Whiting home of Henry and Caroline Schrage lands national landmark status", Northwest Indiana Business Journal
- ^ Pete, Joseph (October 12, 2021), "Schrage mansion named to National Register of Historic Places", North West Indiana News