Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Stutz

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

1. Stutz Marker

Inscription.
Side A
Few names resonate with automotive enthusiast like Stutz. Renowned for their striking appearances, superb handling, and speed, Stutz was America’s first production performance car. The flamboyant, Harry C. Stutz, produced iconic cars here in the Stutz Complex from 1911 to 1919. A strong proponent of racing to improve automotive technology, Henry was an ardent supporter of the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and entered a Stutz in the first 500.

Side B
Gil Anderson drove the Stutz to 11th, earning it the title, “The Car That Made Good in a Day”. The Stutz Bearcats and Blackhawks were modeled after it, and were so acclaimed that the name Stutz became synonymous with an era when American technology, creativity, and innovation led the world. During those heady days, the Stutz Motorcar Company was vitally important to Indianapolis. Thanks to Turner Woodard and his team, the Stutz Business and Arts Center remains a vibrant part of the Indianapolis community.

Erected 2016 by The Indiana Racing Memorial Association Indiana Historical Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.

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39° 46.926′ N, 86° 9.665′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and 11th Street, on the left when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. Marker is in a small greenspace, across from the “Stutz Business Center”, the former Stutz factory. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1059 North Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Hospital (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Widows and Orphans Friends’ Society (approx. ¼ mile away); Independent Turnverein (approx. ¼ mile away); John Freeman (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Honor of Arthur St. Clair (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Legion Mall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to the Home of an American President (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jonas Salk (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

2. Stutz Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

3. Stutz Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

4. Stutz Marker

marker can be seen at a distance, the Stutz factory is in the background

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

5. Stutz Marker

the Stutz logo, formed in the brickwork of the old factory

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 23, 2021

6. Stutz Marker

archived post card marker is at bottom center

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.