Audubon Court (Indianapolis, Indiana)

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Designed by architect, Marrett L. Carr, Historic Audubon Court was constructed in 1914 by James T. and Theo Layman. The gentlemen were partners in a successful hardware business in Indianapolis and in the 1910s, expanded their business ventures to the Audubon Developing Company. Audubon Court was built as three buildings, each with six 2½-story apartments. This was only the 2nd apartment building in Irvington.

During the building’s heyday, residents were primarily middle-class families from young couples to older adults. Occupations included several salesmen, managers, an attorney, a civil engineer and a college professor. In 1930, rents on the apartments ranged from $52.50 to $76.00 per month. In the 1950s, most of the original units were subdivided, creating 31 housing units. Today, Audubon Court is the oldest, extant apartment building in Irvington and is a contributing part of the Irvington Historic District.