About

The Gibson Experience

From the highly curated, fine details to the iconic Italianate building itself, every aspect of The Gibson has been carefully considered. In the spirit of the eclectic vibrancy of the Historic Downtown Lafayette revival, we are honored to be the stewards of such a unique building in our community. We feel that home should be, first and foremost, a sanctuary, a place of comfort, intimacy and beauty. This is what you can experience at The Gibson.

Features

Eleven Uniquely Designed Residences

Luxurious Renovations

All New Plumbing, Furnaces, AC, Fixtures and Appliances

Extraordinary 22 Foot Ceiling Heights

Exposed Brick

Fully Accessible Loft Spaces

Terraces

Secured Building with Key Code Entry

Elevator to a Rooftop Patio

Conveniently Located

Reserved Parking Available

Downtown Lafayette Historic District Building

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The Renewal

What is now The Gibson was originally 2 buildings that shared a wall of division. As part of the latest renovation, two doorways were created in the adjoining brick wall, one on each of the upper floors, which allows residents to traverse between the two original buildings. With the properties combined, the building now consists of 11 luxury residences, a rooftop patio, and 3 retail/commercial suites situated in the heart of Downtown Lafayette on Main and North 6th Streets.

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History of the Gibson

On the site where The Gibson and its neighbor McCords currently stand, was the home of William P. Heath who engaged in a successful mercantile business. The Heath house was demolished in 1868 and in its place three buildings were erected; McCords, which stands on the corner of Main and 6th Streets is nestled between The Gibson whose two original buildings flank McCords on two sides. When William Heath died, his son John Heath hired architect James Wilson to design the new corner edifice that replaced the family home. Wilson was known for his grand European-inspired designs. The corner structure was to be a bank, while the "L" shaped structure (532 Main) was to be for commercial use. The bank, now McCord’s, was designed in a grand Second Empire style inspired by Parisian architecture, while 532 Main was constructed in the Italianate style, inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture.

History of the Address

In the late 1800s, downtown Lafayette was initially developed on what we now know as the 5th block of Main Street. However, the current 5th block actually began as the first block of Main Street with an initial address of 133 & 134 Main street. It later became the 5th block as development spread towards the river.

History of Lafayette

Founded by William Digby in 1825, Lafayette was a river town that prospered through the development of the Wabash River, Erie Canal and the railroads. Improved transportation allowed for the importation of goods to what had once been an isolated settlement. Soon Lafayette became a prosperous trading center for the area. This prosperity fostered the construction of significant commercial and public buildings which are still largely intact with their original architectural features. The craftsmanship of many of the buildings is excellent as can be seen in The Gibson’s Historic Italianate style facade.