A company that earned tons of respect
Bridging history Pan-American Bridge Co. impact spanned years, miles The Pan-American Bridge Company was located along the Big Four Railroad in New Castle. Photo courtesy New Castle: A Pictorial History.…
Remembering UAW Local 371
Remembering UAW Local 371 I grew up in New Castle in the 1950s. My father and grandfather worked at the Chrysler, as did the fathers of many of my…
Remembering Dr. Lloyd Marshall
Just what the doctor ordered Dr. Lloyd Marshall’s house calls came with compassion, common sense Sulphur Springs resident Mike Burch points to a photo of his grandfather, Dr. Lloyd Marshall,…
Helen Goodwin: Renowned painter
A brush with fame Frances Goodwin’s sister, Helen, was renowned artist This 1895 photo shows the third floor of the Murphey building, where Helen Goodwin once had an art studio.…
Frances Goodwin: A worker of art
New Castle artist once nationally renowned From the Statehouse to the nation’s capitol, artist made her mark Frances Goodwin is seen in this archived photo working on her statue of…
Mooreland’s rich history
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Mooreland’s history as fertile as its farmland A lieutenant governor, astronaut author have deep roots here Midway carnival workers set up the Loop-O-Plane at last year’s Mooreland Free…
Remembering Gen. William Grose
‘Look out, here comes Gen. Grose!’ Grose was a leader in war, peace and local advancement This painting of Gen. William Grose hangs by the staircase in the Henry County…
The day Gen. William Grose died
By DARREL RADFORD HISTORICALLY SPEAKING It was a late Monday afternoon in July 113 years ago when a well-known New Castle soldier fought his last battle. Gen. William Grose, the…
A look back at Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets: An unforgettable impact Factory brought prosperity, national notice – and even helped name a street The Hoosier Manufacturing Co. was founded by J.S. McQuinn (far left) and…
Wilbur Wright and Henry County
In 2002, the popular Arts and Entertainment Television network assembled a panel to determine the most influential inventions of the 20th century. No. 2 on the list pointed to Orville…