Arab Indianapolis
Arab Indianapolis
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An accessible, intimate look at the oft-neglected history of Arab Americans in Greater Indianapolis who have made a remarkable impact on the region since the late 1800s.From establishing local businesses to working in the fields of health care and education, Arab Americans have made indelible contributions to the cultural vitality, economic growth, and social fabric of central Indiana. Arab Indianapolis features the stories of Arab Americans--some famous, some not--who have shaped the Capital City's past and will continue to define its future. It details a history hidden in plain sight, one sometimes buried beneath Indianapolis's most iconic landmarks such as Lucas Oil Stadium, Monument Circle, the Indiana War Memorials, the Governor's Residence, and Riverside Park. Highlights include:
Author: Edward E. Curtis
Publisher: Belt Publishing
Published: 06/07/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 6.10h x 9.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781953368270
- Helen Corey, the first Arab American to hold statewide elected office and the author of one of the most famous books on Syrian cuisine
- Jeff George, a Syrian American from the region who went on to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts
- The Syrian Christian community and the building of St. George Orthodox Church
- Indianapolis's connection to St. Jude Children's Hospital
- Governor Mitch Daniels, Indiana governor and grandson to Syrian immigrants
Author: Edward E. Curtis
Publisher: Belt Publishing
Published: 06/07/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 6.10h x 9.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781953368270