About the NPA
Our Mission
Noblesville Preservation Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and celebrating the architectural, cultural, and human heritage of Noblesville. While our work begins with preserving historic homes, neighborhoods, and landmarks, our mission extends far beyond buildings alone. We believe true preservation also means honoring the people, stories, traditions, and acts of kindness that shape the spirit of a community.
Through education, advocacy, restoration initiatives, and compassionate community engagement, we work to ensure that both the places and people that define Noblesville are supported, remembered, and valued. Our goal is to preserve not only the physical history of our city, but also the shared identity, culture, and sense of belonging that connect generations past, present, and future.
Our Goals
Our Goals
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Protect and preserve Noblesville’s historic homes, neighborhoods, landmarks, and architectural character.
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Honor and share the stories, traditions, people, and experiences that have shaped our community.
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Educate, advocate, and build appreciation for the value of preservation and local heritage.
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Work to ensure that both the places and people that define Noblesville are supported, remembered, and valued.
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Support thoughtful restoration and community investment that keeps historic places useful, cared for, and connected to the future.
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Strengthen a sense of belonging by preserving the places, memories, and connections that make Noblesville feel like home.
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Encourage thoughtful growth and public policy that recognizes historic preservation as an important part of Noblesville’s future.
Some of Our Successes
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Published the 10 most Endangered Structures List.
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Saved the Craig House and Essington House, a milliner’s house, at 208 W. 9th Street, est. 1891, from demolition.
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Saved the historic Holliday Power Plant in Riverwood.
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Provided funding for tuck pointing work for Noblesville First Presbyterian Church restoration project.
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Affiliate member of Historic Landmarks of Indiana and member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Recognized local citizens and businesses each year with the Josiah Durfee Award for preservation efforts.
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Obtained funding for Noblesville’s four National Historic Registered districts on Conner, Logan and Ninth Streets, obtaining signage for these districts.
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Supported the efforts of NPA members who bought and restored historic structures.
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Played a role in the creation of Noblesville’s Historic Preservation Commission, established by the city and continue to support its work.
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Advocate for saving old town’s brick sidewalks whenever possible.
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Awarded thousands of dollars of facade grants to help homeowners maintain and improve their homes.
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Helped launch the effort to save the historic Kincaid House in Fishers.
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Organize and produce the annual Noblesville tour of historic homes for 30 years in a row.
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Organize and produce the annual Holiday Home Tour.
Non-Profit Information
Noblesville Preservation Alliance is an Indiana non-profit organization that is recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.