18 Thornhurst Dr Carmel, Indiana United States

18 Thornhurst Dr

Construction date: documented 1958*

Current name:

Feigh House

Architect:

Avriel Shull

Style:

Irregular/asymmetrical-plan, Mid-Century Modern

Historical Summary:

This property occupies Lot 19 of the Christie's Thornhurst subdivision. Thornhurst was built between 1956 and 1971 with the majority of the houses designed by noted local architect Avriel Shull in the Mid-Century Modern style. Shull's houses feature post-and-beam construction, allowing large walls of picture windows between the load bearing posts and beams. The houses feature low profiles that fit well with the surrounding landscape. There are also seven non-contributing resources within the district, built or moved to the subdivision after Shull's death. The subdivision was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

 

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : 2010, NRHP10000378

Rating or Rank:

Notable

Theme:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1958

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture

Significance:

This house was designed by famed architect Avriel Shull.

Architectural Description:

This is a 1-story house in the Mid-Century Modern style built in 1958. The structural system is frame. The foundation is concrete. Exterior walls are original stone veneer. The building has a butterfly roof clad in original rubberized/asphalt composite. Windows are original wood, 1-light fixed. There is an entry open porch clad in concrete.

* Date source: Hamilton County GIS

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