Bright airy place with very comfortable seating. Plenty of computer terminals. This is a very…read morepleasant to read.

Came here with my daughter. It's a beautiful building! The people here are very rude. Not one…read more'Hello' or smile. Every room we walked into, conversations stopped and we were watched until we were basically forced to leave. They also block negative comments on their Google review page. If you hate your job, quit.

Wow! The Willard Library is Indiana's OLDEST library, and it's everything it lives up to be for an…read moreold, creaky library. It's quiet and filled with ghost stories of the old Grey Lady. There are even ghost cams in the library that can be viewed online 24/7. We only knew about these stories after we visited, but it's a big part of the Willard Library story. It's a gorgeous 19th-century building that is on the national registry of historic places. The woodwork and staircase are detailed, and if you are into history and architecture, you'll enjoy a visit here. The 2nd level is devoted entirely to genealogy. Willard was a well-known abolitionist and his collection of anti-slavery books are featured in a bookcase on the stairwell.

While Tony, Noel and I was Urban Hiking in Evansville we happened upon this gorgeous German…read moreArchitectural Gem. It is absolutely gorgeous. History: The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Old Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County, Indiana government. Construction started in the spring of 1888 and was completed in November 1890. The building was ready to be occupied by the county government in early 1891.[2] It sits in the heart of downtown Evansville. The building was designed by architect Henry W. Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and constructed by the Charles Pearce & Company of Indianapolis. The 19th century German Beaux-Arts architecture masterpiece cost $379,450 to buildCost Comparison: A $379,450 capital expense in 1890 would be roughly equivalent to $76,000,000 in 2011 If you are ever in the area you have to go check this out..put it in your GPS: 201 NW 4th St Ste 102, Evansville, IN 47708..It is a gorgeous building to be checked out.

One of the stops I had planned on our get away to Evansville was to view the architecture of the…read moreOld Courthouse in downtown. Well worth the visit. The building has a great presence in the town. It is massive and the pink marble, wood working and iron works are all phenomenal. It was designed by Henry Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and occupies a full city block in downtown Evansville and at its tallest point, 216 feet, the courthouse's bell tower dominates the skyline of Downtown Evansville. Both Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy gave speeches from the courthouse steps and it cost approximately $380,000 to construct in the last 1890's. In the late 1960's county government offices were moved and the building was almost torn down. However it has been revitalized and well worth the effort and cost to renovate. Well worth a trip to pursue the three story building and the impressive metal, wood, and marble artistry. Currently occupied by local businesses it is open to the public for self guided tours during normal business hours. we spoke to a woman coming out of her office on the third floor who provided us with a brochure of information on the history of the building. Great find.

New Harmony, Indiana is a small town of about 700 people in Posey County. It continues to be one of…read moremy favorite towns to visit. Working Men's Institute was established in 1838 as part of Robert Owen's utopian experiment that had its roots in New Harmony. It's a history library and music founded by geologist/philanthropist William Maclure and is the oldest continuously operating public library in Indiana. It continues to function in many of the ways it was established - the basic philosophy behind it was that men and women are essentially rational individuals who can bring about lasting social harmony if properly taught and encouraged. It would end up being a popular concept. At one point, every county in Indiana had a Working Men's Institute (along with 16 in Illinois). This one was the first, and it's the only one remaining. Being a historic building, accessibility is surprisingly strong and there is an elevator. The museum is quite cool, and the library is also surprisingly impressive. There's one display on the staircase, thus it's not accessible (also quite small). It's worth noting that the library is considered a public library for Posey County - it has books, periodicals, electronic resources, rare volumes, genealogical records and more. The second floor is ultimately the coolest for me as someone who is fascinated by the Harmonist and Owenite periods in New Harmony. There are also Native American artifacts and natural history items. Ultimately, this certainly isn't a destination spot or even a day trip (probably takes about 2-1/2 to 3 hours to get here from Indy. It is usually three for me, but that includes stops. However, if you're in this area it's part of New Harmony worth checking out. I'd probably go a four-star, however, I'm impressed enough with the efforts to improve accessibility that I'm forking over the fifth star.

My three boys (ages 7, 10 & 13) and I went today on recommendation by The Old Rooming House owner…read moreJim Stinson. We absolutely loved it! There was so much to see that we were there nearly an hour! Highly recommend!

Time capsule located just off the riverfront in downtown Evansville Indiana. The time capsule was…read moreburied in June 1979 and is set to be open on July 4th 2176. This easy to miss capsule is sitting on the grassy area right outside of Evansville four freedoms monument. I have no idea what was buried in this capsule in 1979 but I am curious. And unless some type of miracle happens I'll be long gone before they open this capsule up in the year 2176. So if Yelp is still a thing in the year 2176 and this capsule catches some news headlines, I'm going to ask the people of the future to update this Yelp page with some cool pics.

Sculpture of Evansville Indiana native William l brooks located inside of the old national event…read moreplaza in downtown Evansville Indiana. Pretty small sculpture with a placard that sits in the lobby. Upon a Google search I wasn't able to return much info but according to the sculpture he was known as mr Evansville and a one time mayor candidate. So I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume mr brooks was probably a massive donor to the building This sculpture resides in. Overall it's always cool to visit towns and see public art or sculptures that pay homage to the areas locals. Always nice to learn a bit more about other people and places throughout history.

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Given that I have reviewed several places within New Harmony, it's likely no secret that I love…read morethis little town of around 700 people located in deep Southwest Indiana. It's not often that you get an entire town that's a historic landmark, but that's the case with New Harmony. It was settled in 1814 as a spiritual sanctuary for the Harmonie Society. In 1825, it became a haven for scientists and scholars led by Robert Owen. That spirituality radiates still in New Harmony. The area is also famously welcoming to artists and creatives including several properties known as retreat spaces. For such a small town, New Harmony has art galleries, museum exhibits, summer theatre, historic properties, a winter concert series, festivals, shopping/dining, Harmonie State Park (actually just south), and the town is surprisingly walkable (or wheelable in my case). The town is located on the Wabash River. It's still an area known for its reformers, artists, educators, and scientists. It's in a weird location (at least to me) and is closer to St. Louis and Louisville (2 hours) than Indy (3 hours). With at least a couple labyrinths, this really is a place for those who want to dial down. Yes, there are things to do. Yes, there are restaurants. I know of a coffee roaster (Black Lodge), a couple bars, a handful of local restaurants (I'm not remembering any chains, though they're not too far away), some B&Bs/guest houses/camping (again, I can't think of a chain hotel/motel but they are close), and a downtown area with shopping. Oh wait. There is the New Harmony Inn - a more traditional hotel, though even they also offer guest houses. I don't believe they're part of a chain. There's a Marathon gas station. That's a chain. Ha! Seriously, this is a quiet and meditative town. It's not "sleepy." The people are friendly and warm. It's just a lovely little area that I wish was closer so I could visit more often. It's not perfectly accessible for sure - there are historic buildings with steps and occasional brick sidewalks that are doable but difficult. However, every time I've been here people have gone out of the way to be accommodating and hospitable.

One my favorite places in the entire country. New Harmony is well worth a visit during the summer…read moreor fall. It's charming and beautiful. A wonderful respite from the fast paced life.