Historic Hannah House

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The Hannah House was built in 1858 by a prominent businessman by the name of Alexander Hannah. Alexander was born in Wayne County, and was a harness maker by trade, but obtained most of his wealth during the California Gold Rush. He returned to Indianapolis and purchased 300 acres of land from his father, Samuel Hannah, to build the Hannah House. Alexander was in his early 50s when he married Elizabeth Jackson, and they had one child that lived only a few days. He passed away in 1895 and his foreman managed the house for the next four years. The house was then sold to a German immigrant, Roman Oehler, in 1899. Mr. Oehler was a watch maker by trade and owned a store in downtown Indianapolis on Washington Street.

The descendents of Mr. Oehler still own the home today.