New Book Chronicles New Castle’s Past

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Oct. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is New Castlefrom local authors Darrel Radford and Doug Magers. The book boasts more than 200 vintage and modern images chronicling the growth and change in this Indiana town.

For a small, seemingly ordinary east central Indiana town, big things have happened near, in and to New Castle during its nearly 200-year history. From military generals on key battlefields of history to floor generals on Indiana’s beloved basketball courts, it has made its mark.

Consider that New Castle has been home to high-ranking Civil War, World War I and modern-day military officials. One of the earliest automobile factories was built here, the iconic American Beauty Rose was grown here and the collectible Hoosier kitchen cabinet was made here. Not one, but two Mr. Basketballs grew up in New Castle and generated sell-out crowds in what has been documented as the world’s largest and finest high school gymnasium. Current US president Barack Obama, former US president Bill Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former US vice presidents Dan Quayle and Charles Fairbanks have all made headline-making visits here.

Highlights of New Castle include:

•Rarely seen before images of New Castle institutions, such as the New Castle Fieldhouse, the Bundy Hotel, the Maxwell Auto Factory and the Church Street Gym.
•Highlights the two beloved theatres that no long exist, the Sky Drome and the Princess.
•Contains images of the tragic 1917 tornado.
•Shows photos from the parade honoring WWI hero Omar Bundy.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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