Pop culture is as American as apple pie. Enjoy the stories behind favorite hobbies, sports, and collectibles.
Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of America’s past.
These stories are about Americans—people just like you—who have made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around the site and find what inspires you.
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The Indy 500 Turns 100
The auto race known as the Indy 500 will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 30, 2011. When you consider that Henry Ford did not even introduce the Model T until 1908, it does pique one’s curiosity about automobile racing and Indianapolis in 1911.
Auto Racing in the Early 20th Century CONTINUE READING…
Automobile racing was becoming very popular in Europe at the turn of the century, and as the idea gravitated to the United States, the interested parties fell into two camps: Car manufacturers who were eager to showcase their creations to what was primarily a non-driving public, and wealthy men who saw automobile racing as an exciting new adventure.
America’s Green Cathedrals–The Ballparks
This month we will take a quick peek at some historic facts about four baseball parks—Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, and Dodger Stadium. To kick off this feature, here are a few fun facts about ball fields in general:
