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Madam Walker Legacy Center

A landmark 1927 theater honoring Madam C. J. Walker, America's first self-made female millionaire, and the center of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene.

Official Website
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Open
By event or tour; check the website
Price
Varies
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
On Indiana Avenue, a short walk from the Canal.

Why Go

Walker built her hair care business here, and the Egyptian-style theater, finished after her death, hosted jazz greats on the Avenue. Check for tours and shows.

Nearby

Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library1 min walkIndianapolis Cultural Trail9 min walkScottish Rite Cathedral13 min walkIndiana State Museum14 min walk

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