Author: W. C. Madden
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Keywords: amp, indianapolis
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2003-07-21
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0738523445
ISBN-13: 9780738523446

Inaugurated as the state capital in 1825, Indianapolis was patterned after the nationís capital and laid out on a mile-square grid with Monument Circle at its center. As the city grew and experienced the tumult of the Civil War, legislators decided to erect a monument to the warís fallen servicemen. In 1902, one of the worldís most outstanding memorials was completedóthe Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Surrounding Monument Circle, ìThe Circle Cityî gets its nickname from the prominence and historical significance of the central city structure. ÝÝThroughout the years, Indianapolis has

Author: Nelson Price
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Keywords: amp, indianapolis
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2004-06-30
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 1592232086
ISBN-13: 9781592232086

Explore Indianapolis, the vibrant heartland home of 790,000 people, with this visual journey through the past and present of America’s 12th largest city. In 1820, Indiana statesmen gathered to plan a new state capital to be built on centrally located undeveloped lowland. Historic photographs placed side-by-side with current views of the same locations provide a visual tour of the beautiful city that began to flourish in the late 18th century. Included are perspectives on historic landmarks as well as modern sites such as Monon Trail and Circle Centre. Some of the historic sites pictured are

Author: George Hanlin
Publisher: Turner Pub Co
Keywords: indianapolis, photos, historic
Number of Pages: 206
Published: 2006-10-30
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1596522534
ISBN-13: 9781596522534

By the mid-nineteenth century, the city of Indianapolis was a vibrant cultural center. Through the Civil War, the early twentieth century, two World Wars, and into the modern era, Indianapolis has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong independent culture of its citizens. This volume, Historic Photos of Indianapolis, captures this journey through still photography from the finest archives of local, state, and private collections. From the Civil War, the Depression era, and to the building of a modern metropolis, Historic Photos of Indianapolis follows

Author: Joe Scalzo
Publisher: Motorbooks
Keywords: roadsters, indianapolis
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 1999-12-03
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0760306346
ISBN-13: 9780760306345

The era of postwar Indianapolis roadsters offered fans some of the most exciting racing and biggest names in the history of motorsport. This authoritative photo history of that heady era features 200 archival photos of the legendary cars and the men who piloted them to victory lane. Also discussed and depicted are the builders, team owners, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and other tracks campaigned by the men and their machines.

Authors:NA, Steve Small, Ian Penberthy,
Publisher: Motorbooks
Keywords: indianapolis, autocourse
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2003-10
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1903135346
ISBN-13: 9781903135341

One of the most renowned and respected titles in motor racing is teaming up with one of the sport’s most famous events, to produce the AUTOCOURSE Indianapolis 500(tm) Official Yearbook, the 2003 edition due in September. This new Yearbook will faithfully cover one of the greatest motor races in the world, employing the very best in sports writing and photography, to capture the spectacle, thrills and drama of the event. Features and interviews profile the personalities of the race, the drivers, key team personnel and famous names and moments from the Indy 500(tm)-mile race’s grea

Author: Indianapolis Star New
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Keywords: legend, indiana, bird, larry
Number of Pages: 185
Published: 1998-12-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1582610088
ISBN-13: 9781582610085

Rookie of the Year. World Champion. All-Star. MVP. Coach of the Year. Throughout his basketball career, Larry Bird has gathered countless accolades and awards. From Springs Valley High School to Indiana State University to the Boston Celtics to the Indiana Pacers, one thing has remained the same: Bird’s commitment to excellence.

Authors:David J. Bodenhamer, Robert G. Barrows,
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Keywords: indianapolis, encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 1616
Published: 1994-11
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 0253312221
ISBN-13: 9780253312228

This landmark volume is the most important work ever done on Indianapolis past and present. With over 900,000 words, it boasts 22 major interpretive essays and some 1,600 entries on people, organizations, and events. An innovative timeline offers a fascinating overview of key events in the city’s history. Illustrations and a statistical appendix accompany the text.