Morris-Butler House

4.2(30)

Event Venue

About

Built in 1865, the Morris-Butler House is a Second Empire Victorian mansion outfitted with elegant period antiques and rich decorative details. Its formal parlor, dining room, and library offer intimate, refined settings for meetings, dinners, and receptions of up to 40 guests.

The venue features wheelchair access, a catering kitchen, and on-site parking, making it a practical choice for small business gatherings seeking historic character in Indianapolis’ Old Northside neighborhood.

Best for

Intimate Victorian-style meetings & seminars
Formal client dinners & receptions
Historic venue for executive retreats

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Custom Package Request

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What's typically included

Space & layout
Food & beverage
AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture

1860s Second Empire Victorian House

Built in 1865, the Morris-Butler House features high Victorian interiors with high ceilings, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, plaster moldings, and elegant Victorian antiques throughout its formal parlor, dining room, and library.

Distinctive Event Spaces

Antique-furnished rooms for intimate gatherings

The venue offers several first-floor spaces furnished with Victorian antiques, including a parlor with a crystal chandelier and gilt-framed mirror, and a dining room and library with original fireplace mantles and chandeliers, accommodating up to 40

Accessibility & Amenities

Wheelchair accessible with on-site catering kitchen and parking

The house provides wheelchair access via an elevette from a private parking court, along with a lower-level catering kitchen and on-site parking, supporting smooth logistics for small business events and receptions.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 30 reviews