Legendary Locals of Auburn, Indiana

Sweet Auburn! The loveliest village of the plain. This line from an Oliver Goldsmith poem is believed to have inspired the naming of Auburn, Indiana. Known as The Home of the Classics in honor of the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles built by citizens of the city from the early 1900s through 1937, this classic theme runs deep within the people who shaped the very fabric of the community. These locals--like Martha the Popcorn Lady Falka, Glenn T. Rieke, Charles Eckhart, William McIntosh, Dr. Bonnell Souder, Irene Bisel, Rollie Muhn, John Martin Smith, and others--dedicated themselves to Auburn Forever with Honest Endeavor. They advanced a legacy first envisioned for the loveliest village of the plain and nurtured its vibrant heritage. Legendary Locals of Auburn explores the stories of these men and women and offers an insightful look into Auburn's remarkable contributions to American culture.

About the author

A lifelong Auburn resident, Chad Gramling's love of his hometown and its culture began at age 10 when he began delivering daily newspapers to business men and women throughout the downtown area. He remains active in promoting, preserving, and developing Auburn's heritage through several means. He also authored Arcadia Publishing's Images of Baseball: Baseball in Fort Wayne.

Product details

• Authors: Chad Gramling
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.01.2014
• EAN: 9781467101097
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-0109-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 234 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Legendary Locals; Legendary Locals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA Mittlerer Westen, History - U.S., HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)