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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Posts tagged industry

April 12, 2018

 

The Seiberling Mansion

In 1889, Monroe Seiberling built an iconic mansion; today, it is home to the Howard County Historical Society, and features numerous exhibits.

April 12, 2018

 

Kokomo Opalescent Glass

Founded in 1888 by chemist Charles Edward, Kokomo Opalescent Glass is the oldest stained-glass manufacturer in the US, producing handmade glass for 130 years.

April 12, 2018

 

Kokomo Automotive Museum

When Kokomo’s Elwood Haynes invented the “Pioneer,” one of America’s first cars, he sparked an explosion of automobile production that continues today.

June 8, 2017

 

Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum

In the 1860s, Madison, Indiana, was the leading producer of saddletrees with over a dozen saddletree companies, including the Schroeder Saddletree Factory.

March 23, 2017

 

Indiana Limestone: A History

For almost two hundred years, Indiana limestone has shaped Southern Indiana industry and provided "America's building stone," iconic in US architecture.

April 28, 2016

 

The Grand Kankakee Marsh

Once one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the U.S., the Grand Kankakee Marsh was nearly destroyed; today, conservationists are working to save the region.

May 7, 2015

 

Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum

In the 1860s, Madison, Indiana, was the leading producer of saddletrees with over a dozen saddletree companies, including the Schroeder Saddletree Factory.

January 12, 2012

 

A Walk in the Woods

From lumber to extreme sports, Indiana's forests offer Hoosiers much more than a nice walk in the woods.

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