Electric Indiana: The World’s Greatest Interurban System

“Indiana has the greatest group of electric railway lines in the world and Indianapolis is the largest interurban railway center in the United States. This is a distinction of which every Hoosier should justly be proud.” – Indianapolis Star, November 4, 1912

Jump into some high-voltage history of the Golden Age of light rail and the transformative power of affordable and accessible transportation for all Hoosiers. Discover the liberating opportunities of this world-famous and convenient public transportation that allowed every Hoosier the chance to embark on an adventure – from bustling urban life to serene outdoor landscapes – all without breaking the bank.

Visit the Indiana Historical Society’s newest exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and then join the conversation to dive even deeper into these revolutionary rails with author Carlos A. Schwantes, Ph.D., and third-generation railroader and former president and CEO of the Indiana Railroad Company, Thomas G. Hoback.

Book signing with Carlos A. Schwantes Ph.D. to follow.

Copies of Electric Indiana: The Rise and Fall of the World’s Greats Interurban Railway Center, 1893-1941 will be available to purchase in the Basile History Market and online.

Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Guest: $12 | IHS Member: $8

Light Refreshments provided