Firestone Industrial Products was Hamilton County’s largest employer for years in the middle of the 20th Century. Nearly 2,000 people worked there at its peak in the 1970s. It closed in 2009 and although there is little left except a huge concrete slab, many of those who worked at the facility still live here.
At the next Noblestories program, attendees will recall the days when Firestone dominated life in Noblesville. Come learn what working there was like and how the business changed over the years. Come hear from those who helped build parts of it and those who helped make it successful. Get a glimpse into this important part of Noblesville’s history at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St., Noblesville.
Noblestories is a program of the Noblesville Preservation Alliance that gives today’s residents a glimpse into Noblesville’s past through the eyes of people who have lived here the longest: Senior citizens. NPA is partnering with Hamilton County Television to present and preserve these memories from Noblesville’s past to help inform and enrich the lives of current and future residents.
This is the second in the series and is replacing the previously scheduled program with Bob Arbuckle, of Arbuckle’s Railroad place. Mr. Arbuckle has decided not to participate.
Noblestories is free and open to the public, which is encouraged to participate with questions and commentary.