В библиотеке Уотерлу до 31 августа откроется выставка об истории индианского автомобилестроения

WATERLOO — The Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library will host Auto Indiana, one of the Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibits, until Aug. 31. The exhibit, which takes visitors on a ride through Indiana’s rich automotive past, will be on display at library, located at 300 S. Wayne St. Auto Indiana explores the mark that Indiana’s inventors and innovators such as Elwood Haynes and Ralph Teetor and automakers such as Studebaker and Duesenberg left on the industry — and vice versa. The exhibit also illuminates ties between automobiles and the development of many other economic opportunities for the “Crossroads of America,” such as the iron, steel and glass businesses. In addition, it explores how the automobile became part of the American dream and popular culture, from movies to making personal memories. The exhibit allows guests to gaze down the road ahead for Hoosiers, from the environmental impact of automobiles to a look at manufacturing today. Auto Indiana is made possible by Kroger. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the old northwest and presents a unique set of visitor experiences called the Indiana Experience. It also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups; publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; produces and hosts art exhibitions, museum theater and outside performance groups; and provides youth, adult and family programs. IHS is a Smithsonian affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.