National Register of Historic Places
Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House
Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House is a historic place in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1992, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 92000679.
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Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House
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What is Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House?
Samara, also known as the John E. Christian House, is a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The home is an example of the Usonian homes that Wright designed. Samara was built from 1955 to 1956 and was still occupied by the original owner, John E. Christian, until he died on July 12, 2015.
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Listing details
- Name
- Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House
- City
- West Lafayette
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- State
- Indiana
- Listed on the National Register
- June 16, 1992
- NRIS reference number
- 92000679
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.43859, -86.91661
When was Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House listed on the National Register?
Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1992.
Where is Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House located?
Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House is located in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana at approximately 40.43859, -86.91661. See the map above.
Is Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Christian, John E. and Catherine E., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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