Lost Treasures of Indiana with Joseph Pete

Author Joseph S. Pete, an award-winning journalist, explores lesser-known histories of the Hoosier State, such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s first-ever race that involved hot-air balloons and not race cars, an amusement park that displayed cigarette-smoking bears, or a trolley park that roped in crowds with diving Arabian horses. The book looks back at ghost towns like Hindostan, miniature towns like Littleville, and underground creeks downtown. It reminisces about familiar favorites like the L.S. Ayres Tea Room, King Cole, Burger Chef, Merrill’s Hi-Decker, Roselyn Bakery, Sammy Terry, and Sauzer’s Kiddieland. It evokes fond memories about bygone institutions from every corner of the Hoosier State like Market Square Arena, the Mesker Park Zoo Monkey House, the Little Nashville Opry, the Lincoln Museum, and the College Football Hall of Fame. Travel back in time to revisit places like Marsh Supermarkets, Hook’s Drug Stores, and other relics of the past. Learn about ho…