Bates-Hendricks.
Historic near south side streets between downtown, Fountain Square and Garfield Park.
The lowdown
Bates-Hendricks sits on the near south side, between downtown and Fountain Square, with Garfield Park about half a mile south. German immigrants started building here in the 1890s. Through the 1920s the streets filled with Arts and Crafts homes, and the area was built out by 1940. It's named for the Bates-Hendricks House on the New Jersey Street esplanade, once home to Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks. Expect one- and two-story houses, and hardly two alike.
Our top 5
Five things we love in Bates-Hendricks.
- Coffee
Lincoln Lane Coffee Co.
Order the drip. The Good Neighbor Blend comes from Calvin Fletcher's, and your cup supports Dathouse's neighborhood work.
- Ice cream
Bates Ice Cream
Our summer-night walk-up stop on East Street: about 20 flavors, plus shakes, floats and sundaes.
- Dog park
The Dog Park at Immanuel
Volunteer-run off-leash park on Prospect Street. Join with current vaccinations and a paid membership.
- Landmark
Bates-Hendricks House
Stroll the New Jersey Street esplanade past the National Register home of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks.
- Speakeasy
The Vault Indy
A dim little speakeasy with a bank-robber backstory. Order the Prohibition Cocktail and a couple of shareable plates.
