The Host Cities of Kokomo, Muncie & Anderson welcome you to the……

The Host Cities of Kokomo, Muncie & Anderson welcome you to the…….

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Old Ben the bull was not A bull but A steer. At birth he was acclaimed the largest calf in the world born January. 1902. At 18 months he weighed 1800 lbs. And at 4years

he weighed 400 lbs. He died in 1910 and weighed 4720 lbs. From the tip of his tail to his nose he was 16’2” long.

No Bull…..We Have The Largest!

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

City Hall/ Kokomo Police Department

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Old City Hall and Fire Station Number 1

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Kokomo Gas & Fuel Tower (Before)

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Kokomo Gas & Fuel Tower (After)

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

We are working hard to eliminate ‘stop light city’ on U.S. 31

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Daimler Chrysler on U.S. 31. All Chrysler Transmissions are Manufactured at One of Our Four Transmission Plants

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Delphi Automotive Systems. Delco Electronics Systems World Headquarters

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Haynes International Producers of Alloy Metals

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Indiana/ Purdue University: Kokomo Campus

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Ivy Tech State College Corporation & Community Services

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Automotive Heritage Museum & Johanning Civic Center Visitors Bureau & Home of Pioneer II-Sister to Pioneer I, The First

Motorized Horseless Carriage.

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Howard County Museum

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Integrated Transportation System On US 231 near SR 26/ US 31 near US 35- First In Indiana for Class II Cities

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Kokomo Beach & Recreation Center- New in Summer of 2002

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Crossroads Community Church Construction. One of Four New Churches being built.

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Coming Soon! Kohl’s Department Store

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Vermont Bridge- Highland Park. Part of our commitment to Historic Preservation.

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence Information Kiosk Transportation Enhancement Project – Phase I

Funding for Phases II & III Awarded Construction in 2004

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Walk of Excellence under Bridge Trail.Phases I, II, & III Will Run for over 3 Miles

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Jackson Morrow Park Over 2 Miles of Walking Paths

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Webster Street Extension Reduces Local Traffic on U.S. 31

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Dixon / Lincoln Road Construction Current use of STP Funding includes Phase II of a 4 Mile Project

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Next Phase of Dixon Road. Construction In 2004 Phase III of Project, completes the South end.

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Alto Road Project completed in 2000 using STP Funds. The Project added Travel Lanes and Signals

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

FIRSTS IN THE "CITY OF FIRSTS“

1894 The First Pneumatic Rubber Tire was invented and Elwood Haynes makes the first successful trial run of his "Horseless Carriage".

1895 The First Aluminum Casting was developed.1902 The First Carburetor was invented.1906 The First Stellite Cobalt-Base Alloy was discovered.1912 Stainless Steel was invented by Elwood Haynes.1918 The Howitzer Shell, used in WWI, was invented.1920 The Mechanical Corn Picker was invented.1926 Dirilyte Golden hued Tableware was invented.1928 The First Canned Tomato Juice was invented.1938 The First Push Button Car Radio1941 The First All-Metal Life Boars and Rafts were invented.1947 The First Signal Seeking Car Radio was invented.1957 The First All Transistor Car Radio was invented.2001 The First "McDonalds Diner" on LaFountain St. in Kokomo.

Kokomo……A City of Firsts

Muncie……Middletown, America

WELCOME TO

City Hall

Muncie……Middletown, America

Chief Munsee, the spirit of Muncie

Muncie……Middletown, America

Hotel Roberts, downtown Muncie

Muncie……Middletown, America

Downtown Renovations

Muncie……Middletown, America

Minnetrista Cultural Center

Muncie……Middletown, America

Home of Ball State University

Muncie……Middletown, America

Shaffer Tower on the campus of Ball State University

Muncie……Middletown, America

Beneficence on the campus of Ball State University

Muncie……Middletown, America

Home of the Model Aviation Museum of America

Muncie……Middletown, America

Cardinal Greenway

Muncie……Middletown, America

Bridging the past with the future on the Cardinal Greenway

Muncie……Middletown, America

White River Greenway

Muncie……Middletown, America

Cooper’s Lighthouse, Prairie Creek Reservoir

Muncie……Middletown, America

Ball Memorial Hospital Facilities

Muncie……Middletown, America

Ontario Systems: Greyfields Reuse

Muncie……Middletown, America

From total asphalt to enhanced retrofit

Muncie……Middletown, America

From Man-made drainage to Prairie Restoration

Muncie……Middletown, America

Art in public spaces

Muncie……Middletown, America

Art & nature blending with modern architecture

Muncie……Middletown, America

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson Made…Striving to be better than the rest

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

City Hall

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Crystal Arch…blending glass art & technology

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Paramount Theater

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Paramount Theater… setting the stage for the future of change

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Paramount Auditorium... restoring the past for a brighter future

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Private sector restoration in downtown

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson Fine Arts Center

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson Fine Arts Center…craftsmanship for today & tomorrow

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson Fine Arts Center…framing the future

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson Public Library…adaptive reuse of old Sears Roebuck

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Home of Anderson University

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Morrison Sculpture…blending arts & nature

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Helios at Anderson University…Glass artistry at its finest

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

University Boulevard…balancing modes of travel through design

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Martin Luther King Plaza…celebrating diversity through heritage

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Pendleton Avenue…Phase I of a Federal Aid Project working in tandem for community revitalization

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Pendleton Avenue…Phase II improving community gateways

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Shadyside Park…restored Japanese Garden

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Shadyside Trail…connecting the community

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Shadyside Wetlands Restoration

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Hoosier Park

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Flagship Park…home to Indiana’s second certified Technology Park

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Delco Remy America…leader in lean technology

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy

Anderson…aspiring towards the future

Anderson…Transitions to Art, Culture & the New Economy