On This Day in Terre Haute History

On This Day in Terre Haute History

By Dorothy Weinz Jerse

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Publication Date: 12th October 2015

On the east bank of the Wabash River, Terre Haute was established as a real estate venture in 1816.

Two hundred years of history is chronicled here, one day at a time, with stories of its remarkable events and colorful characters. In 1915, Coca-Cola introduced its iconic green bottle, designed and manufactured locally at Root Glass Company. Giving credit to the town's "Sin City" moniker, authorities seized the largest moonshine still ever discovered in Vigo County on July 15, 1929. Many notable Hoosiers have called Terre Haute home, too, including labor leader Eugene V. Debs ... Read More

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    On the east bank of the Wabash River, Terre Haute was established as a real estate venture in 1816.

    Two hundred years of history is chronicled here, one day at a time, with stories of its remarkable events and colorful characters. In 1915, Coca-Cola introduced its iconic green bottle, designed and manufactured locally at Root Glass Company. Giving credit to the town's "Sin City" moniker, authorities seized the largest moonshine still ever discovered in Vigo County on July 15, 1929. Many notable Hoosiers have called Terre Haute home, too, including labor leader Eugene V. Debs ... Read More
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    On the east bank of the Wabash River, Terre Haute was established as a real estate venture in 1816.

    Two hundred years of history is chronicled here, one day at a time, with stories of its remarkable events and colorful characters. In 1915, Coca-Cola introduced its iconic green bottle, designed and manufactured locally at Root Glass Company. Giving credit to the town's "Sin City" moniker, authorities seized the largest moonshine still ever discovered in Vigo County on July 15, 1929. Many notable Hoosiers have called Terre Haute home, too, including labor leader Eugene V. Debs and Tony Hulman of Indianapolis 500 fame. Every date on the calendar reveals a story to fascinate, educate or entertain.

    Details
    • Pages: 240
    • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
    • Imprint: The History Press
    • Publication Date: 12th October 2015
    • State: Indiana
    • Illustration Note: Black and White
    • ISBN: 9781626196599
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
      TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
      PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
    Author Bio
    Dorothy Weinz Jerse has lived in her adopted city, Terre Haute, Indiana, for more than fifty years. She is a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the former curator of the Vigo County Historical Society and executive director of the Terre Haute YWCA. The author or co-author of six local history publications, she continues as a freelance writer for the Tribune-Star and Terre Haute Living magazine.
    On the east bank of the Wabash River, Terre Haute was established as a real estate venture in 1816.

    Two hundred years of history is chronicled here, one day at a time, with stories of its remarkable events and colorful characters. In 1915, Coca-Cola introduced its iconic green bottle, designed and manufactured locally at Root Glass Company. Giving credit to the town's "Sin City" moniker, authorities seized the largest moonshine still ever discovered in Vigo County on July 15, 1929. Many notable Hoosiers have called Terre Haute home, too, including labor leader Eugene V. Debs and Tony Hulman of Indianapolis 500 fame. Every date on the calendar reveals a story to fascinate, educate or entertain.

    • Pages: 240
    • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
    • Imprint: The History Press
    • Publication Date: 12th October 2015
    • State: Indiana
    • Illustrations Note: Black and White
    • ISBN: 9781626196599
    • Format: Paperback
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
      TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
      PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
    Dorothy Weinz Jerse has lived in her adopted city, Terre Haute, Indiana, for more than fifty years. She is a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the former curator of the Vigo County Historical Society and executive director of the Terre Haute YWCA. The author or co-author of six local history publications, she continues as a freelance writer for the Tribune-Star and Terre Haute Living magazine.

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