Lafayette, Indiana.
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County and is located in west central Indiana. It was founded in 1825 and now has a population of about 86,000 in its metropolitan area (Lafayette 56,000; West Lafayette 29,000) which includes the city of West Lafayette and the towns of Dayton and Elston. The city contains a number of industries including Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), ALCOA, A. E. Staley & Co., Siemens (formerly Landis & Gyr, originally Duncan Meter Co.), and Wabash National Corp. Downtown Lafayette is known for its historic atmosphere as well as the many cultural resources, commerical establisments, and dining options available.
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| View down Main Street from the Pedestrian Bridge to West Lafayette. | The Tippecanoe County Courthouse, built 1881-1885 (Elias Max, architect; J. F. Alexander, superintendent of construction). |
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| The "classic" view of the courthouse dome, which rises over 200' above street level. | The flag flies high over the Public Square from the Lafayette Life Building. |
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| Third Street looking north from Columbia Street. | Main Street looking east from 3rd Street, Courthouse at right. |
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| The Courthouse dome (with repainted clock faces) stands out against dark clouds. | Berry's Camera Shop, serving all your photographic needs since 1948. |
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| Main Street looking West, c.1978. Before there were trees Downtown. | Main Street looking West, 2003. Trees planted 1980s-present. |
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| Lafayette is home to Purdue University. This is a view of University Hall, with the shade trees of the Memorial Mall at left. | Loeb Fountain and Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Purdue University. |
See the Wallace Block