Weintraut & Associates, Inc.

04/22/2026

In 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was passed in the United States. That same year, the first Earth Day was held as a national ‘teach-in’ nationwide. The photo featured was taken at Dunn Meadow in Bloomington, Indiana on the first Earth Day in 1970. The theme “Our power, our planet” is a reminder of the importance in advancing more sustainable energy and to protect the world that we share. 🌎



Photo Credit: Indiana University Archives

03/06/2026

Pleased to see that, through the implementation of the National Preservation Act of 1966, this building can be moved safely from its previous location in Westfield, IN. History matters yet again to the city of Westfield!

This historic Westfield commercial building is on the move: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/historic-building-on-the-move-in-westfield/

09/30/2025

Still curious how collaborative efforts with project partners, including Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, Indiana Landmarks , Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, and more led to innovative mitigation strategies?

Join us tomorrow at the Preserving Historic Places Conference (Oct. 1, 9–10:15 am) for “Preservation Pathways: Navigating Modern Challenges to Historic Sites.”

https://lnkd.in/gPY2hstR

09/17/2025

Join Weintraut & Associates on October 1st from 9am-10:15am at the Indiana Landmarks Conference, Preserving Historic Places, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to learn about the unique preservation challenges faced by historic resources located along transportation routes.

Our distinguished speakers, Bethany Natali, Senior Historian, and Craig Arnold, Principal Investigator, of Weintraut & Associates, along with Mark Dollase, VP of Preservation Services Indiana Landmarks, will present a comprehensive case study of the Baker-Johnson-Pickett Farmstead.

Learn how the collaborative efforts between Indiana Landmarks and the Indiana Department of Transportation led to innovative mitigation strategies, including archaeological investigations, archival documentation of the landscape and structures, and the relocation and interpretation of the historic house and barn.

https://www.indianalandmarks.org/tours-events/preserving-historic-places-conference/conference-agenda/

01/27/2025

History Matters in the Reimagine Pleasant Street Project We applaud the Current in Noblesville for highlighting the City of Noblesville, Ind.'s dedication to honoring this significant piece of community history. Preserving the stories and heritage of this area is vital, and we are proud to have contributed to ensuring its legacy is remembered as part of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project.

Signage celebrating the history of the Plum Prairie neighborhood and the Rev. Barney Stone has been installed in Noblesville as part of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project. Local leaders celebrated the history of Noblesville and Hamilton County throughout the Pleasant Street corridor Jan. 10. The

01/10/2025

Today the City of Noblesville, Ind. unveiled two interpretive signs designed by W&A. The signs celebrate Reverend Barney Stone and the Plum Prairie neighborhood as part of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project. W&A was honored to team with American Structurepoint and the City of Noblesville on this significant initiative. Great thanks to Bryan Glover and Roberts Settlement for the valuable insights and fantastic images!

03/12/2024

We hope to see you tomorrow (3/13) at the Purdue Road School Transportation Conference and Expo!! Our elite panel of presenters includes; Bethany Natali and Jessica Simpson from Weintraut & Associates along with Haley Brinker from INDOT Indiana Department of Transportation who will be making a presentation on "Navigating Complex Section 106 Mitigation."

01/10/2024

We are pleased to share that the North Pennsylvania Street Historic District, on Indy’s northside, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places - NPS. W&A prepared this nomination as part of mitigation of the INDOT Indiana Department of Transportation and Indianapolis DPW-sponsored Safe Routes to School project Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Des. Nos.: 1006361, 1298651, 0902315, 1173766)

This district of 968 resources is characterized by its collection of interwar Period Revival style houses, along with apartment buildings, a commercial node, and the Immaculate Heart of Saint Mary complex. The nomination may be found in DHPA’s SHAARD database or on their Indiana Historic Buildings, Bridges, and Cemeteries Map.

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Photo Credits for all photos: Weintraut & Associates, Inc.

09/05/2023

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and senior archeologist Rick Jones (James R. Jones III). Rick provided guidance and a wealth of knowledge in the field of archeology for Weintraut & Associates for the past 6 years. We will miss him greatly!

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-jones-obituary?id=53003353

08/22/2023

We are very excited that the Bluff Road Historic District National Register nomination was approved by the Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board at their last meeting.

W&A prepared this nomination as part of mitigation for the I-69 Section 6 project I-69 Finish Line . W&A also prepared the German Market Gardens Farms of Perry Township (Marion County) multiple property listing, which was listed in the National Register in May and can be found in the SHAARD database.

The Bluff Road nomination is now headed to Washington, D.C. for consideration by the Keeper of the National Register!