Das Deutsche Haus, now known as the Athenæum, is a historic landmark and a hub for the German community in Indianapolis, Indiana. Originally serving as a German gymnasium and clubhouse, it now houses many groups, organizations, and businesses.

The Athenæum, built in 1893, is noted for its Renaissance Revival architecture and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1973. On October 31, 2016, it was designated as the 41st National Historic Landmark in Indiana.

The building served as a cultural house for the mind and body, uniting all German clubs under one roof. It was designed by German American architects Bernard Vonnegut Sr. (grandfather of writer Kurt Vonnegut) and Arthur Bohn, and hosted many organizations, including the German-American Veterans Society, the German-American School Society, and the Socialer Turnverein Women’s Club.

For more information about the Athenæum, you can visit its official website. It’s definitely a special place that offers a glimpse into German culture and history in Indianapolis.