Cole-Noble District

The name Cole-Noble District derives from two pieces of Eastside Indianapolis history. The Cole Motor Car Company (1909–1925) was located on Washington Street just east of College Avenue. The company produced the first four-door automobile and competed with the prestigious Cadillac. Noble refers to Noah Noble, who served as Indiana governor from 1831 to 1839. The Noble family farm once occupied a significant portion of the Cole-Noble area. The Cole Noble District is known for a mix of Georgian, Federal, and Art Deco style architecture.

Cole-Noble District

The name Cole-Noble District derives from two pieces of Eastside Indianapolis history. The Cole Motor Car Company (1909–1925) was located on Washington Street just east of College Avenue. The company produced the first four-door automobile and competed with the prestigious Cadillac. Noble refers to Noah Noble, who served as Indiana governor from 1831 to 1839. The Noble family farm once occupied a significant portion of the Cole-Noble area. The Cole Noble District is known for a mix of Georgian, Federal, and Art Deco style architecture.