Century Structures
The home of Michael and Lisa Sandy, 485 West Pine Street, has been designated as the first SullivanMunce Cultural Center Century Structure. The Century Structure program, created by the Zionsville Historical Society in 1987, honors Zionsville’s historic residential and commercial structures. Now administered by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, the program recognizes architecturally significant Zionsville buildings at least 100 years in age. Left to right: Abby Klaehn, SullivanMunce Cultural Center Selection Committee member, Ralph Stacy, SMCC Selection Committee Chairman, Mike and Lisa Sandy, recipients of SM CC Century Structure Plaque,; Carol Mullet, SMCC Selection Committee member. Selection Committee members not picture Mark Zelonis, Todd Rottmann, David Malcom.
Program Overview
The Century Structures Program began as a community service provided by the Zionsville Historical Society (ZHS).
During their meeting on October 18, 1987, the Zionsville Historical Society authorized the development of a
program to properly designate, recognize and honor our town’s historic structures so that the architectural legacy
endures. SullivanMunce Cultural Center (SMCC) is dedicated to continuing the Century Structures Program with
the same high standards that the Zionsville Historical Society achieved.
Both residential and commercial units that have played – and continue to play – a role in the architectural history of
Zionsville will be honored upon application by the present owners of the structure and approval by the Century
Structures Selection Review Committee. Only structures within the Village of Zionsville at the time of application
are eligible. Applicants will be asked to assemble a dossier which shows – to the satisfaction of a reviewing
committee appointed by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Review Committee”) –
that the structure meets the following standards:
1. The structure is at least one hundred years old at the time of application.
2. The exterior façade “front” of the structure has not been unreasonably altered.
Some unacceptable changes in exterior architectural design are:
a. substitute siding
b. altered window and door openings
c. removal of front porches
d. significant modification of roof pitch, rafters and eaves
3. The authentic building construction materials maintained or restored, and the integrity of the
façade appearance remain true to the architectural style or styles of the structure with the goal
being the preservation of the structure. One of the tests for this determination is whether the
original owner over 100 years ago would recognize the structure.
4. The style of the structure shall be representative of its local time period style and not a replica
of an earlier style.
All applications are to be accompanied by a fee of $40.00, payable to SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 West
Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077.
Applicants will be informed in writing of Review Committee decision. Applications that are not approved cannot be
reconsidered for a period of one year, and then only where the application has changed materially.
Upon approval by the Review Committee, SullivanMunce Cultural Center will provide a suitable plaque for
mounting by the applicant upon, or in proximity to, the structure so approved. Applicant shall pay in advance the
current cost, as determined by the Review Committee, of the recognition plaque to be provided for the structure.
Such plaque remains the property of SullivanMunce Cultural Center and may be recalled if the structure is thereafter
altered to the extent that the committee determines – in its sole discretion – that it no longer qualifies for listing.
An applicant has resources available within the community in addition to personal knowledge and collected data.
Members of the Review Committee have firsthand knowledge of structures in Zionsville that may qualify as
Century Structures. Property owners are encouraged to contact SMCC for guidance.
The Century Structures Program began as a community service provided by the Zionsville Historical Society (ZHS).
During their meeting on October 18, 1987, the Zionsville Historical Society authorized the development of a
program to properly designate, recognize and honor our town’s historic structures so that the architectural legacy
endures. SullivanMunce Cultural Center (SMCC) is dedicated to continuing the Century Structures Program with
the same high standards that the Zionsville Historical Society achieved.
Both residential and commercial units that have played – and continue to play – a role in the architectural history of
Zionsville will be honored upon application by the present owners of the structure and approval by the Century
Structures Selection Review Committee. Only structures within the Village of Zionsville at the time of application
are eligible. Applicants will be asked to assemble a dossier which shows – to the satisfaction of a reviewing
committee appointed by the SullivanMunce Cultural Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Review Committee”) –
that the structure meets the following standards:
1. The structure is at least one hundred years old at the time of application.
2. The exterior façade “front” of the structure has not been unreasonably altered.
Some unacceptable changes in exterior architectural design are:
a. substitute siding
b. altered window and door openings
c. removal of front porches
d. significant modification of roof pitch, rafters and eaves
3. The authentic building construction materials maintained or restored, and the integrity of the
façade appearance remain true to the architectural style or styles of the structure with the goal
being the preservation of the structure. One of the tests for this determination is whether the
original owner over 100 years ago would recognize the structure.
4. The style of the structure shall be representative of its local time period style and not a replica
of an earlier style.
All applications are to be accompanied by a fee of $40.00, payable to SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 West
Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077.
Applicants will be informed in writing of Review Committee decision. Applications that are not approved cannot be
reconsidered for a period of one year, and then only where the application has changed materially.
Upon approval by the Review Committee, SullivanMunce Cultural Center will provide a suitable plaque for
mounting by the applicant upon, or in proximity to, the structure so approved. Applicant shall pay in advance the
current cost, as determined by the Review Committee, of the recognition plaque to be provided for the structure.
Such plaque remains the property of SullivanMunce Cultural Center and may be recalled if the structure is thereafter
altered to the extent that the committee determines – in its sole discretion – that it no longer qualifies for listing.
An applicant has resources available within the community in addition to personal knowledge and collected data.
Members of the Review Committee have firsthand knowledge of structures in Zionsville that may qualify as
Century Structures. Property owners are encouraged to contact SMCC for guidance.
