Fred S. Duesenberg and August S. Duesenberg (Fred S., Dec. 6, 1877-July 26, 1932, and August S., Dec. 11, 1879-Jan. 18, 1955). Sons of Conrad and Kora Duesenberg of Lippe, Germany, Fred and August (Augie) Duesenberg immigrated… Read More »Fred S. Duesenberg and August S. Duesenberg
Phillip R. Duke (May 24, 1935-July 22, 1986). A lifelong native of Indianapolis, Phillip Duke attended Public School 54 and Arsenal Technical High School. He served in the Army and graduated from Butler… Read More »Phillip R. Duke
Pete Dye (Dec. 29, 1925-Jan. 9, 2020). Pete Dye is recognized as one of the most influential golf course designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Referred to as the… Read More »Pete Dye
William A. Dyer Jr. (Oct. 23, 1902-Mar. 21, 1993). Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and educated at Brown University, William Dyer worked as director of general advertising for the Syracuse (N.Y.) Journal before coming… Read More »William A. Dyer Jr.
Roy C. Echols (Apr. 22, 1903-Dec. 25, 1993). Echols was born in Hubbard City, Texas. At age 14, he hitchhiked to find work and send money home. In 1919, Echols began working as… Read More »Roy C. Echols
Daniel Efroymson (Sept. 28, 1941 – Nov. 30, 1999). Daniel Efroymson was a financier, lawyer, civic leader, philanthropist, and environmentalist. A graduate of Shortridge High School, he received a BA from Harvard… Read More »Daniel Efroymson
Gustave A. Efroymson (Jan. 21, 1870 – Nov. 3, 1946). Gustave Efroymson was a businessman, philanthropist, and champion for justice who was active in Jewish, business, and civic life in Indianapolis for more… Read More »Gustave A. Efroymson
Robert A. Efroymson (Sept. 27, 1905-Dec. 30, 1988). A lifelong resident of Indianapolis and a graduate of Shortridge High School, Efroymson received a B.A. (1926) and L.L.B. (1929) from Harvard University. He returned… Read More »Robert A. Efroymson
Harrison Eiteljorg (Oct. 1, 1903 – Apr. 29, 1997). Harrison Eiteljorg was born in Indianapolis to Albert J. and Estella Hower Eiteljorg. The Eiteljorgs descended from German immigrants and chose Indianapolis for… Read More »Harrison Eiteljorg
William Hayden English (Aug. 27, 1822-Feb. 7, 1896). Born in Lexington, Indiana, English was the only son of Elisha G. and Mahala (Eastin) English. He completed three years at Hanover College before being… Read More »William Hayden English
