Local History

Way Back When

Ready For Motorcycling Chronicle Tribune_February 19,1972 Troy Eaton of Summitville, now 77 years old, sent in this picture of himself in 1914 when he got his new Harley Davidson motorcycle. This picture was taken by Glenn Scott. The motorcycle was quite different from it modern-day counterpart, featuring a mud flap…

Motorcycle ‘rally’

Motorcycle ‘rally’ Chronicle Tribune_October 24, 1976 Motorcycle ‘rally’ Motorcycle enthusiasts in 1922 – just like today – had their get-togethers. This one, though, isn’t a motocross. It is a banquet, complete with entertainment, held on March 7, 1922. The banquet was sponsored by the Entronuse Motor Club, Marion, the Muncie…

Marion Race and Advertisment

Race Held In Marion & Automotive advertisement Marion Examiner_January 10,1957

Parade Of Drays And ‘Cycles

Parade Of Drays and ‘Cycles News Herald_August 26, 1949 We snapped this picture prior to the first war. The occasion was the arrival of a large consignment of motorcycles to Glen Scott. Ten McClain drays “loaded up” and circle the square, then delivered their loads to Glen!

MORE TO COME!

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Jonesboro Main Street Scene

Jonesboro Main Street Scene About 1916 Jonesboro Sun_11.20.1996 Jonesboro Main Street scene about 1916. We have one of those exceptional, unique photographs. One that records a chapter of transportation: the early motorcycles. This photograph was loaned to us by neighbor/friend Richard Jones. He identified the fellow on the left as…

Cycle Races Dates Are Set

CYCLE RACES DATES ARE SET The Daily Marion Chronicle_01.31.1946 Motorcycle races will be held in Marion June 2 and September 8, officials of the Marion Entronuse Club announced here today after returning from the annual district meeting of the American Motorcycle Association in Indianapolis. The Marion club was represented at…

Motorcycles Spur Memories

Motorcycles Spur Memories Chronicle Tribune_08.25.1998 Race Daze Pre-war cycle racing in Marion, today’s racers fuel sport’s popularity Motorsports of any form is dangerous. To some it borders on crazy, and the craziest form of racing, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Today’s riders in the American Motorcycle…

Historic Motorcycle News Photography

Birthplace of Legends- Marion, Indiana

Never has a picture so clearly captured the history of a town! Marion, Indiana doubles as the birthplace of James Dean and the term hog. Taken on Dean’s family’s farm in Fairmount, Indiana. Photo by Dennis Stock. (Life Magazine 1955)