Music Trivia Day 9!
Yesterday’s picture was of the Ridge Band. East Broad Street, east of 16th Street, used to be referred to as The Ridge. Where was this children’s recital held in 1885?
Music Trivia Day 8!
The Maxwell-Briscoe Concert Band from New Castle played at the first running of the Indianapolis 500. The band included 33 pieces! What was the name of this band?
Music Trivia Day 7!
The Rose City Band was pictured in front of the A.B. Ayers home, still standing at the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and South 11 Street. At what famous auto race did the Maxwell-Briscoe Concert Band play?
Happy Labor Day, Henry County!
Henry County was founded by hard-working individuals, doing their best to make Henry County a great place to live and work, as early as 1822 until this very day. Thank you, past and present Henry County folk, for your industrious drive! Here is but a very small sample of the hard work that has gone…
Music Trivia Day 6!
The drum corps pictured on Friday played at the Nip and Tuck Club! This picture is of the Rose City Band circa 1930. Whose home is in the background?
Music Trivia Day 5!
Yesterday’s photo of a band in their brand-new wagon was the New Castle Cornet Band! The band organized in 1872, and the picture was taken in the 1890s. Where did this drum corps play?
Free Admission First Saturday!
Come see us on Saturday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn about business and industry in Henry County!
Music Trivia Day 4!
The man in the picture from yesterday was none other than Urban Horney! Mr. Horney was born in 1900 to the Reverend Jacob M. and Emma Horney. He learned to play the harp and then became proficient at playing all stringed instruments. He specialized in the guitar. In 1919, he bought an 1833 hand-crafted C.F.…
Music Trivia Day 3!
New Castle, in fact, did have a music college! Who is the man pictured…
Music Trivia Day 2!
Yesterday’s picture was a banjo made in 1896 by C. Newby and C.C. Kirk. It was played at various events in New Castle in the 1940s. Today’s question: Did New Castle ever have a music college? Answer tomorrow! Extra fun: Have you visited us to see our Regina player? We hope to see you soon!…