Indianapolis and the Nation, the Houses that Carl Fisher Built
From “How Indianapolis Built America and How it will Rebuild it with the National Bicycle Greenway” [..] “In business for himself,… read more
Indianapolis Chain & Stamping, as Diamond Chain, 1935 Promo Piece
From “How Indianapolis Built America and How it will Rebuild it with the National Bicycle Greenway”: As the first United… read more
Carl Fisher’s original bike shop on Pennsylvania Ave
This was what Carl Fisher’s original bike shop on Pennsylvania Ave became when it yielded to cars. Both are about… read more
Second (!) Bridge from Indianapolis over the White River
Below is the bridge I go over almost every day on my way from the zoo to downtown Indianapolis. Now… read more
The Stutz Motor Co. 1911-1935
The Stutz Motor Co, about five blocks from where Indianapolis Auto Row began at the Fisher Automobile Co, is also… read more
The Dussenberg Factory and what the Most Expensive Car in the World Looked Like
I pass by what is left of the Duesenberg factory every day at Harding and Washington here in Indianapolis. At… read more
Cole Motorworks – 1908 until 1925
Finally made it over to the Cole Motorworks building which is seven blocks from the city center at 730 E… read more
Diamond Chain Company, 1890 – present
As my writing work continues about the legendary Diamond Chain Company (from 1890), still going strong here in Indianapolis, I just… read more
St. Mary Catholic Church built in 1912, Indianapolis
This is St. Mary Catholic Church built in 1912 for the German community. The Italians and Irish had their own… read more
National Motor Vehicle Company 1900-1924
National Motor Vehicle company (located next to the Monon Greenway at 22nd in Indianapolis), built beginning in 1900, is the… read more
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