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New Harmony, Indiana
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New Harmony was founded in 1814 by the Harmony Society, a religious communal group, and later became a social experiment in communal living under Robert Owen's leadership in 1825.
Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the Roofless Church is an open-air structure symbolizing that the sky is the only roof large enough to encompass all faiths.
The Cathedral Labyrinth and Garden in New Harmony is modeled after the famous labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France, offering a peaceful space for meditation and reflection.
The Atheneum, designed by Richard Meier, serves as the visitor center and is celebrated for its modernist architecture, winning the American Institute of Architects' Honor Award in 1979.
The town features over 30 structures from the early 19th century, including the Rapp-Owen Granary and the Thrall's Opera House, reflecting its rich historical tapestry.
This site preserves the legacy of the town's utopian experiments and includes the Harmonist Labyrinth, a restored version of the original labyrinth built by the Harmonists.
