Architectural Evolution of Downtown

As Lafayette celebrates its 200th birthday, its historic core stands as a vivid record of change — from bustling river port to canal town, from railroad hub to a Gilded Age treasure filled with grand homes and ornate churches. Each chapter left its mark in the architecture we see today, telling the story of ambition, growth, and resilience. Join historian and preservation advocate Sean Lutes as he explores how Lafayette’s evolving built environment reflects the city’s past and helps shape its future.

You may also like the following events from Tippecanoe County Public Library:

• This Monday, 20th October, 10:15 am, Family Storytime at Wea Prairie in Lafayette
• This Monday, 20th October, 12:00 pm, Lunch and a Movie at Wyandotte in Dayton
• This Monday, 20th October, 06:00 pm, Monday Funday in Lafayette