About the NPA
Our Mission
Enriching the present by honoring the past through the preservation of Noblesville’s historic architecture and authentic charm.
Our Goals
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Identifying, protecting and maintaining the integrity of historic structures and neighborhoods
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Encouraging the process whereby all municipal action reflects a policy of preservation
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Cultivating and expanding the appreciation of historic resources in Noblesville
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
The Noblesville Preservation Alliance is an Indiana non-profit corporation that is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt origination under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.