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Archive for August 2005

August 8, 2005

 

Coca-Cola Bottle

In 1915, Terre Haute's Root Glass Company produced a curvy bottle that remains one of the most recognizable icons in the world.

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August 15, 2005

 

Santa Claus, Indiana

Every December, when tiny tots send wish lists to Santa, the U.S. Postal Service directs those letters to a small town in Spencer County , deep in the southern-most part of the state. A 22-foot-high granite statue of Kris Kringle welcomes visitors to Santa Claus, Indiana.

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August 22, 2005

 

Indiana Limestone

"By far the most beautiful and valuable stone for architectural purposes is the Oolitic Limestone. The supply is simply inexhaustible."

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August 29, 2005

 

The Indy 500

The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is one of the largest single-day sporting events on earth. It was the brainchild of four local businessmen, Carl Fisher, James Allison, Frank Wheeler and Arthur Newby. They purchased 328 acres of farmland five miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis in the hopes of furnishing a superior proving-ground for the industry’s latest models.

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