Blackstone House and Martinsville Telephone Company Building

The Blackstone House and Martinsville Telephone Company Building, located in Martinsville, Indiana, are two historic structures that showcase distinct architectural styles. The Blackstone House, built in 1860, features Gothic Revival elements and a Queen Anne style porch added in 1890. The adjacent Martinsville Telephone Company Building, constructed in 1927, exhibits Tudor Revival design with unique 'oriental brick' and limestone. This site, which served as a telephone exchange until 1957, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and is part of the Martinsville Commercial Historic District, making it a noteworthy stop for tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.