Gargoyle Gutters: More Than Decoration on Indiana Buildings?

Hoosiers, have you ever looked up at a historic building and wondered about those fascinating, often grotesque, stone creatures perched high above? 🤔

Here's a cool piece of architectural history: The famous gargoyles you see on ancient European cathedrals weren't just for decoration! They were originally designed to be a type of spout or downspout, strategically placed to direct rainwater away from the building's walls. Imagine those intricate carvings also serving a vital function in protecting the structure!

While you might not see true gargoyle gutters on many buildings in modern Indiana, the principle of diverting water remains the same with our gutters today! 😉