Called the Rod Mill locally, American Steel and Wire moved to Anderson from Covington, Ky. in 1888. The factory was located in west Anderson on Locust Street. It made nails and tacks, wire rods, plain and barbed wire rope, concrete reinforcement...
There were two Anderson Hotels, this being the first. It was built in 1892 and was located on north Meridian Street, between 6th and 7th Streets. It was later the home of the Loyal Order of the Moose for several years.
The second Anderson Hotel was located on the southeast corner of 9th and Meridian and was part of the Albert-Pick hotel chain. It's grand opening took place June 17, 1930. Guests of the Anderson Hotel included Lowell Thomas, Babe Ruth's wife and...
The Peter Pan Room was designed for children to use. Note the national flags hanging from the pipes as a decoration and the reading benches by the fireplace. At this time, the Peter Pan Room was located in the east wing of the Carnegie building...
Theaters; Marion County (Ind.); Indianapolis (Ind.); Marquees
The black and white image shows the Apollo Theater exterior, including marquee. The Apollo was located on Illinois Street between Market and Washington streets in downtown Indianapolis. The theater closed 11 April 1940.
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Louisville...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.;...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. The Speedometer began publication...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Hotels; Boats; Lakes & ponds;
The Bass Hotel or Old Bass Hotel as it was sometimes known was located on the west side of Bass Lake near today's intersection of 500 South and State Road 210. Built around 1890, it was right on the lake. A road did not pass by that area then and...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Hotels; Lakes & ponds; Tourism; Tourists;
The Bass Hotel or Old Bass Hotel as it was sometimes known was located on the west side of Bass Lake near today's intersection of 500 South and State Road 210. Built around 1890, it was right on the lake. A road did not pass by that area then and...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Country clubs; Women; Lakes & ponds; Piers & wharves;
The Bass Lake Country Club was built in 1890 and located on Cranberry Point. The Country Club was used for many weddings, graduations and family reunions.
The Bass Lake Country Club was built in 1890 and located on Cranberry Point. The Country Club was used for many weddings, graduations and family reunions. There was a dock at the club and people could arrive by boat from other areas and hotels on...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Country clubs; Lakes & ponds;Parties; Weddings; Vacations; Boats;
The Bass Lake Country Club, built in 1890 was located on Cranberry Point shown here. The Country Club was used for many weddings, graduations and family reunions. There was a dock at the club and people could arrive by boat from other areas and...
