Author: Dennis E. Horvath

Automobiles in University Park in July 1913

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Jun 17, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Twenty Indiana-built cars and trucks plus almost 100 people gathered around the south side of...

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Indianapolis Auto Row Part 3

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Jun 3, 2013 | Auto Indy |

In two previous installments (found here and here), I’ve talked about the early Indianapolis’ Auto...

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Thank you Carl Fisher and James Allison

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | May 20, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Carl G. Fisher, Photo courtesy LHA/University of Michigan With the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race...

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Indianapolis Auto Row Part 2

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | May 6, 2013 | Auto Indy |

In the early 1910’s, the 10-block area along North Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis became the...

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Revamped Fisher Mansion on Marian Campus

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Apr 22, 2013 | Auto Indy |

FisherMansion in 2005 It’s no surprise that the extravagant entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher also had...

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Auto Manufacturers Rescue Flood Victims

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Apr 8, 2013 | Auto Indy |

R. P. Henderson’s touring car in the flood zone During the 1913 spring floods in the Midwest,...

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Indianapolis Auto Row Begins

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Mar 25, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Fisher Automobile Company 1909, Looking northeast from Vermont and Senate With all the...

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First Indianapolis Auto Shows Draws Thousands

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Mar 11, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Indianapolis Auto Show 3-18-1907, Copyright © 1907 Indianapolis Star The First Indianapolis Auto...

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Indianapolis’ Early Automotive Roots

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Feb 25, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Carl G. Fisher, Photo courtesy LHA/University of Michigan The story of Indianapolis’ early...

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Duesenberg Site Lives On

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Feb 11, 2013 | Auto Indy |

Prior to moving to Indianapolis, the Duesenberg brothers—Fred and August—built extremely...

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The American Underslung – “The Safest Car On Earth”

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Jan 28, 2013 | Auto Indy |

American Eagle During its eight years in business, the American Motors Company of Indianapolis...

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Stutz – The Car That Made Good In A Day

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Jan 14, 2013 | Auto Indy |

1912 Stutz Bearcat During his 30 years in the automobile industry, Harry Clayton Stutz had a hand...

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Ford Indianapolis assembly branch centennial is coming

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Dec 31, 2012 | Auto Indy |

Ford Indianapolis Assembly Branch, Copyright © Ford Motor Company To meet America’s insatiable...

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Indy’s Top 10 Auto Producers?

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Dec 17, 2012 | Auto Indy |

Ford Motor Co., 1307-23 E. Washington St. A couple of articles ago we explored: “How many cars...

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Recycling the National Motor Vehicle Company site

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Dec 3, 2012 | Auto Indy |

1906 National Model E Touring The saga of the National Motor Vehicle Company spans nearly a...

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Made in Indianapolis

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Nov 19, 2012 | Auto Indy |

1912 American Scout Perhaps the most frequent question about the city’s auto history is:...

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Disappearing Auto Landmarks Part 2

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Nov 5, 2012 | Auto Indy |

1909 Marion Flyer As mentioned earlier in a Disappearing Auto Landmarks article, every few years...

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Who’s on first? Charles H. Black?

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Oct 22, 2012 | Auto Indy |

Working as an Indianapolis carriage builder, Charles H. Black helped to herald the entry of the...

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Happy Birthday to the Cole Motor Car Company

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Oct 8, 2012 | Auto Indy |

Cole Aero-Eight ad October 9, 2012, marks the 104th anniversary of the introduction of the first...

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Disappearing Indy Auto Landmarks

Posted by Dennis E. Horvath | Sep 24, 2012 | Auto Indy |

As little as 15 years ago, Indianapolis had over 40 existing buildings that housed the movers and...

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