Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development is leading tours of the Old City Hall as the city again seeks proposals for the historic site.
Old City Hall has sat vacant downtown for the past decade. Mark Dollase, with Indiana Landmarks, says the neoclassical building was opened in 1910.
“Just the fact that all of these decorative details have survived is incredible,” said Dollase. “And to find the craftsman today in the 21st century who would even have the skill set to do things like this today, it would be extremely rare to find.”
The redevelopment opportunity comes after the most recent plan fell through. Any new development has to address rehab, including water and structural damage, construction, and the building's status as a historical site.
That said, developers are interested in the property. The DMD Director, Megan Vukusich, hopes the proposal process is competitive.
“I think our dream scenario would be the building being back into productive use,” said Vukusich.
The deadline for proposals is August 28.
REPORTING: Daniel Huber
#WFYINews #Indiana #Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development is leading tours of the Old City Hall as the city again seeks proposals for the historic site.
Old City Hall has sat vacant downtown for the past decade. Mark Dollase, with Indiana Landmarks, says the neoclassical building was opened in 1910.
“Just the fact that all of these decorative details have survived is incredible,” said Dollase. “And to find the craftsman today in the 21st century who would even have the skill set to do things like this today, it would be extremely rare to find.”
The redevelopment opportunity comes after the most recent plan fell through. Any new development has to address rehab, including water and structural damage, construction, and the building's status as a historical site.
That said, developers are interested in the property. The DMD Director, Megan Vukusich, hopes the proposal process is competitive.
“I think our dream scenario would be the building being back into productive use,” said Vukusich.
The deadline for proposals is August 28.
REPORTING: Daniel Huber
#WFYINews #Indiana #Indianapolis
