[4] The western border of the district is East Street, so named as it was the original eastern boundary of Indianapolis.

At one point, it was called Germantown, due to the numerous German immigrants living in the district starting in 1849.

[8] The newly founded Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana helped to restore the area, basing their renovations on the preservation techniques practiced at the German Village of Columbus, Ohio.

[9] In 2021, the Indianapolis Propylaeum recorded an hour-long videographic history of the area, which includes many before and after photographs depicting the transformation of the neighborhood.

[10] Among the notable buildings in the district are: A walking tour designed by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and the Lockerbie Square People's Club takes visitors past twenty-five historic residences and five newer ones that, like the North Vermont Street Home, were designed to complement the existing structures.