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Ellsworth/Romig
Neighborhood Association
Boundaries
north - South Street
east - South Eighth Street
south - Kossuth Street
west - South Third Street
Historical
Highlights
A renaissance of pride and interest in restoration characterizes
the Ellsworth-Romig District where the cottages and
duplexes of Lafayette's earliest working classes share
the streets with the stately brick and stone structures
of the city's most affluent residents.
This neighborhood encompasses the Ellsworth Historic
District, bordered by Eighth, Fourth, South, and Romig
Streets. Plotted in 1846, this district is considered
Lafayette's first addition. Members of Lafayette's working
class made their homes in this area.
The Elizabeth Rausch home, located at 642 New York
Street, is typical of the houses built in this era --
a Downing-influenced masonry structure of Gothic inspiration.
One of Lafayette's oldest neighborhoods, the Southside
district is situated within a few blocks of many downtown
attractions and conveniences.
Additional
Neighborhood Features
Ellsworth-Romig Neighborhood residents enjoy convenient
access to the Tippecanoe County Public Library and to
several community service organizations.
The Community and Family Resource Center, located at
330 Fountain Street, offers programs such as Lafayette
Head Start, Counseling Center, youth development, and
school-age child care.
The American Red Cross, located at 111 South Seventh
Street, offers classes in first aid and water safety
education. The Red Cross also sponsors numerous community
and youth programs.
Neighborhood
Association
is a group of owners, tenants, and landlords who work
together to build a sense of community. They were recently successful in their efforts to eliminate
the excessive noise and vibration caused by compressors
running non-stop at a nearby ice cream plant. Ellsworth-Romig
members persuaded city officials to offer the company
tax breaks to re-locate in a more industrial location.
The group meets monthly to discuss issues of concern.
For more information about the association,
contact:
Bob Carpenter - President
619 South 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47906
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