#ThursdayDoors — The Lacy Building

Posted on July 6, 2017 by joey

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I didn’t find much information on this building, which I think is okay, since I never actually got a shot of the whole thing, but we can still appreciate its doors.

It’s sometimes called Test Building, as it was built by the heirs of Charles Edward Test, former president of National Motor Vehicle Company. This made sense considering my discovery that The Lacy Building, an office building from the start, included the first parking garage in Indy. Still it stands, six floors of parking.

(Tests are famous round here, even more famous than the Lacys, but that’s a whole nother thing we’re not getting into today. More a Halloween-type story, that.)

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Reflections were kind on this day, providing glimpses of the monument, first top, then bottom.

#ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To see other doors of interest, or to share your own, click the link and find the frog.

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53 Responses to #ThursdayDoors — The Lacy Building

  1. Dan Antion says:
    July 6, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    That’s a pretty grand entrance. I wonder if a work day would seem any nicer if you started by walking through that, instead of some same-old-same-old glass and metal thingie? Thanks for including the nice photo of the plaque.

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  2. Benson says:
    July 6, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    I am a sucker for Brass. When I first saw your title I mis-read and thought it said Lucy Building. It gave me an image of a doorway with a heart over it. Like I Love Lucy. That would be cool.

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  3. fetchingtheworld says:
    July 6, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Ooooo, like the reflections here as well!!

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  4. loisajay says:
    July 6, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    I do like “LACY” over the top of the doorway. Stands so proud, doesn’t it?

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  5. sustainabilitea says:
    July 6, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Grand entrance, indeed. I like it a lot! But I know what you mean about feeling underdressed. 🙂 The few times I’ve been in “the city”, actual Chicago, in the summer, I’ve seen some women/girls who make “underdressed” look like women in old-fashioned dresses. If they were any more underdresed, they’d be un- rather than under-. 🙂

    janet

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  6. Ally Bean says:
    July 6, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Pretty doors, impressive– but a bit on the plain side. Not complaining, just musing on why the Lacy Bldg didn’t get more bling…

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  7. Norm 2.0 says:
    July 6, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Lots of fancy carving in that archway plus a pretty shiny door – nice find 🙂

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  8. bikerchick57 says:
    July 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    As everyone else has said, that’s a beautifully fabulous archway leading to the “just okay” doors. It’s too bad that the doors weren’t made to be as impressive as the rest of the entrance.

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  9. coldhandboyack says:
    July 6, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Pretty, and the reflections are a great bonus.

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  10. marianallen says:
    July 6, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful, shiny doors! Love the archway. I was a little surprised, though, ’cause Louisville has a building we call The Lacy Building ’cause IT’S A LACY BUILDING. So I expected a lacy building, but it was a Lacy Building. But that’s my prob, not your prob. You took a super-sharp and awesomely reflective picture of some mighty fine and shiny doors!

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    • joey says:
      July 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM

      Yes, I have seen your lacy building, so I can imagine your disappointment. I’m glad you liked the shiny doors 🙂 Thanks!

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  11. jesh stg says:
    July 6, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Classy frame for these doors of Lacy! Am glad my last name is not Test – I can just imagine all the word plays and jokes that family has/had to endure!

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  12. slfinnell says:
    July 6, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Well…..I had shiny doors too lol So……great minds??

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  13. evelyneholingue says:
    July 6, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Love these shiny doors! And an arch above a set of doors is always a plus.

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  14. bedlamanddaisies says:
    July 6, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    I’m a sucker for old metals so I think the doors are awesome with their shiny, retro feel. The architecture around them is quite spectacular. I also like the symmetry with the floral circle, the sconces, and the giant potted plants. 🙂

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  15. J Walters says:
    July 6, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    You’ve got some of the most delicious looking buildings in your city. This one especially. Even just the doors.

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  16. circadianreflections says:
    July 6, 2017 at 11:33 PM

    That’s a pretty entrance all shiny with great reflections.

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  17. Luanne says:
    July 7, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    I love pompous old doors like this! Imagine how elegant you felt if you belonged there and how intimidated if you felt that you didn’t hahaha.

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  18. Jean Reinhardt says:
    July 7, 2017 at 5:30 AM

    I love how you managed to get the reflection of the monument in those doors but not your own. I’m intrigued now about the Halloween type story.

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    • joey says:
      July 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM

      Someday, I really will write it. I will, but it’s historical and there are no doors, so it may be dull to some. Local legends and all that.

      And thank you. I do try to stand where my reflection’s hidden. I catch kids and strangers sometimes.

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  19. Manja Mexi Movie says:
    July 7, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    Oh yes, great work, by the door-builders and you!

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  20. dennyho says:
    July 7, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    A very regal doorway, I like!

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  21. Pistachios says:
    July 7, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    “Resplendent” was the first word that came to mind when I saw your photos. Someone must spend a lot of time cleaning and polishing those doors!

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  22. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    July 8, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    Gold doors – fancy, fancy. But, I guess when you are part of the National Register of Historic Places it is pretty appropriate. 🙂

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  23. Judy E Martin says:
    July 8, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    Some very grand doors indeed, ery impressive 🙂

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  24. Erika says:
    July 9, 2017 at 2:24 AM

    Those are some nice doors. My rum-infused brain said “drawers” at first, and now I’m thinking we need a #ThursdayDrawers thing, and not of the Chester Draws variety 😉

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