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I love to make the dirt fly : a biography of Carl G. Fisher, 1874-1939 / [by Carl H. Hungness].
"Grammar school educated Carl Fisher becomes Indianapolis' largest bicycle, then automobile dealer. Progenitor of the Prest-O-Lite firm that produced acetylene powered automotive headlights. The firm was later sold to Union Carbide for nine million dollars. Fisher and three partners created the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 which became the world's richest auto race and largest single day sporting event. Father of the nation's first transcontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. A monument proclaims 'He Created A Great City From A Jungle' when he invented Miami Beach, Florida and later tried to duplicate the accomplishment in Montauk, Long Island New York. Serial entrepreneur who invested in everything from solar powered refrigerators to sand impregnated tires. Died nearly broke. Over 250 colorized photos beautifully printed on high quality paper. Class A Library binding." -- Amazon.com
Record details
- ISBN: 9780915088867
- ISBN: 091508886X
- Physical Description: viii, 191 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Madison, Indiana : Carl Hungness Publishing, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Some illustrations on lining papers. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-185) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fisher, Carl G. (Carl Graham), 1874-1939. Automobile industry and trade > United States > Biography. Real estate developers > United States > Biography. Indianapolis Speedway Race. |
Available copies
- 98 of 102 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 102 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler PL - Butler | 921 FISHER C (Text) | 73174005035244 | Adult: Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cambridge City PL - Cambridge City | B Fis (Text) | 76893000266467 | Adult Biographies | Available | - |
| Camden-Jackson Twp PL - Camden | BIO FISHER (Text) | 74082000020588 | Biography | Available | - |
| Carnegie PL of Steuben Co - Angola | IND COLL B FISHER C (Text) | 33118000184316 | Reference: Indiana Collection | Available | - |
| Centerville Center Twp PL - Centerville | I 92 FIS (Text) | 76895000290603 | 1st Floor Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library - Main | 921 FIS (Text) | 38324000397190 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Clinton PL - Clinton | B FISHER (Text) | 36806010307997 | BIOGRAPHY 2ND FLOOR | Available | - |
| Coatesville-Clay Twp PL - Coatesville | B FISHER (Text) | 78321000027650 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Covington-Veedersburg PL - Covington | IN 796.72 FIS (Text) | 32572000603696 | CVBPLC Indiana Section | Available | - |
| Covington-Veedersburg PL - Covington | IN 796.72 FIS (Text) | 32572000603795 | CVBPLC Indiana Section | Available | - |
