Author : Al Hesselbart
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 1467135348
Indiana retains a unique place in the RV industry, going back to the 1930s when pioneering individuals like Milo Miller, Harold Platt and Wilber Schult created the original RV business in the Elkhart-South Bend area. By the end of World War II, Elkhart was identified as the "Trailer Capital of the World." Hesselbart chronicles how the Hoosier State helped families make memories on the open road. -- Adapted from back cover
Author : Al Hesselbart
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 31,39 MB
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1625858051
Time spent with the family in a Coachmen Leprechaun or a Holiday Rambler is unforgettable. Indiana retains a unique place in the RV industry going back to the 1930s, when pioneering individuals like Milo Miller, Harold Platt and Wilbur Schult created the original RV businesses in the Elkhart-South Bend area, making campers for sale. By the end of World War II, the national media was identifying Elkhart as the "Trailer Capital of the World." That status has been reinforced ever since, and the industry is still thriving in Indiana with the successes of Thor Industries and Forest River. Join author and RV expert Al Hesselbart as he chronicles how the Hoosier State became the RV Capital of the World.
Author : Phyllis Thomas
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,19 MB
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1493053566
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Indiana Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hoosier State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Experience pioneer life at Connor Prairie's authentic 1800s settlement, one of the nation's top living museums. Visit a replica of the Batcave inside Elkhart's Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, which chronicles the history of these comic book characters from 1930s to present day. Hikes the trails through Portland Arch State Nature Preserve and marvel at the natural bridge that gave this national landmark its name. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path. Jackie Sheckler Finch is the author of several guidebooks. An award-winning journalist and photographer, she was named Travel Writer of the Year a record four times by Midwest Travel Writers Association. She lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Page : 90 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Indiana
ISBN :
Author : Madison, James H.
Publisher : Indiana Historical Society
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2014-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0871953633
A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.
Author : Thomas B. Helm
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 39,6 MB
Release : 1878
Category : Cass County (Ind.)
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Publisher :
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 29,55 MB
Release : 1945-08
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ISBN :
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
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Page : 2158 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Camp sites, facilities, etc
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Author : Dave Hoekstra
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 20,59 MB
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1613738234
The Camper Book will captivate all those who dream of waving good-bye to the rat race from the window of their own moveable home, be it a camper, RV, travel trailer, camper van, or tiny camper. Not just for placid retirees anymore, camper culture has sprung up among simplicity-seeking millennials, retro-loving "glampers," sports and movie stars, aging hippies, contract workers, "road-schoolers," and others. Award-winning journalist Dave Hoekstra hit the road in his own custom camper van, named Bluebird, to explore the history, culture, subcultures, and future of camper life. Traveling and talking his way through US campsites, RV parks, landmarks, and communities, Hoekstra draws out revealing stories from all walks of life—from Americans who are downsizing material goods while upsizing spiritual pursuits to RV enthusiasts such as Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Prine and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon. A modern-day Studs Terkel, Hoekstra provides a delightful mix of oral history, in-depth reporting, and practical information, while photographer Jon Sall's beautiful color photographs illuminate the unique people, places, and rigs that typify camper life.
Author : Rand McNally and Company
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 49,1 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Canada
ISBN :
