The Haste-Crumpacker House, in Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 31,730 at the 2010 census, making it the 2nd largest city in Porter County.-History:...

, was built in 1887.

According to the National Park Service:

The Haste-Crumpacker House is a locally outstanding example of Late Victorian Eclectic architecture. The style and methods of construction reflect an era of prosperity for the city of Valparaiso as well as the advancement in construction technologies. Built for George Haste in 1887, the elegant home was described in local newspapers of the time as an “elegant residence” and a “substantial improvement to Valparaiso,” reflecting the social importance and economic prosperity that much of Indiana experienced in the decades following the Civil War.

It's one of 17 individual properties nominated for the National Register by Partners in Preservation.

The building was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places

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 on June 24, 2010. The listing was announced as the featured listing in the National Park Service

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's weekly list of July 2, 2010.