Century of Progress Architectural District

Beverly Shores–Century of Progress Architectural District
The Florida Tropical House, one of five houses in the district
Map
Interactive map of the district and its houses
Location208, 210, 212, 214, and 215 Lake Front Dr., Beverly Shores, Indiana
Coordinates41°41′3″N 87°0′6″W / 41.68417°N 87.00167°W / 41.68417; -87.00167
Built1933
ArchitectWalter Scholer, et al.
NRHP reference No.86001472[1]
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1986

The Century of Progress Architectural District is a historic district in Beverly Shores, Indiana. The district is on Lake Shore Drive within the Indiana Dunes National Park. The district comprises five buildings, all from the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition of the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair which took place in Chicago. Intended to display the future of housing, the Century of Progress Homes reflect a variety of designs, experimental materials and new technologies. On June 30, 1986, the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Beverly Shores–Century of Progress Architectural District.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.

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