Local History

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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


Format: M/D/YYYY

Format: M/D/YYYY



Showing 5 results for Automobiles – History.
ID89864
Title of ArticleDevelopment Bond Approved For Automobile Manufacturer
NotesPrecedent envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 04, 1984
SubjectsPrecedent (automobile), Automobile Industry, Automobiles – History, Elcar (Automobile)

ID89887
Title of ArticleElcar's Fan Seeks 'Roots' Of His Auto
NotesElcar Corp. envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElcar emblem
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateAug 19, 1980
SubjectsElcar (Automobile), Automobiles – History, Vehicles, Electric, Locke, William

ID5062
Title of ArticleIndiana once was automaking center and Elkhart had role
NotesAutomobile Industry, Indiana envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrederick Samuel Duesenberg, Errett Lobban Cord; Royal Motor Company vintage advertisement; 1913 Pratt car; 1929 Princess Sedan; 1919 Huffman trucks vintage advertisement; Elkhart Motor Car Company building
DateSeptember 18, 1976
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA.M. Section pg. 4, 5
SubjectsAutomobile Industry, Indiana, Automobiles, Automobiles – History, Elcar Motor Company

ID39780
Title of ArticleStory of Elkhart's first auto is re-told; It was a horseless wagon
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of automobile
DateJanuary 25, 1938
SubjectsAutomobiles – History, Carriages, Horseless, Barger, James H., Steamer

ID83679
Title of ArticleElkhart's First Automobiles
SourceUnknown
LocationElkhart City History File
DateNo date given
History #674
SubjectsAutomobiles – History, Automobiles, Elkhart History