Melvin Simon (Oct. 21, 1926-Sept. 16, 2009). Melvin Simon was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Max and Mae Simon. His father, a… Read More »Melvin Simon
Slippery Noodle Inn “The Noodle,” located on the corner of South and Meridian streets is the oldest standing commercial building in the metropolitan… Read More »Slippery Noodle Inn
(Rose) Urbana Spink (1879-July 5, 1952). Rose Urbana Spink was born in Loogootee, Indiana to Urban and Rosanna Morgan Spink. The family moved… Read More »(Rose) Urbana Spink
James Earl Dora Sr. (Mar. 2, 1936 – June 27, 2016). James E. Dora Sr. was born in Vincennes, Indiana, the youngest of four… Read More »James Earl Dora Sr.
Stark, Wetzel and Company Specializing in luncheon meat and sausage, the company, founded in 1936 by George Stark and Erwin Wetzel, served Indianapolis and… Read More »Stark, Wetzel and Company
State Bank of Indiana During the first half of the 19th century, three State Banks of Indiana were established, which performed with varying success… Read More »State Bank of Indiana
Steak ‘n Shake A. H. “Gus” Belt of Morrisonville, Illinois founded Steak ‘n Shake in Normal, Illinois in February 1934. Before that, Belt… Read More »Steak ‘n Shake
Steer-In The restaurant at 5130 East 10th Street on the outskirts of opened in the early 1930s as a frozen custard… Read More »Steer-In
Stewart and Bowen Stewart and Bowen had its beginnings in 1833 when two Cincinnati men opened a bookstore in Indianapolis (Hubbard and Edmands).… Read More »Stewart and Bowen
Stewart-Carey Stewart-Carey, a glass wholesaler and retailer, began as a combination glass and drug store in Greensburg, Indiana, in 1840. Founder… Read More »Stewart-Carey
