A Rich History of Jobs & Opportunity
Since 1873, Elkhart has been a major producer of musical instruments.
Mr. Ted Pounder C. G. Conn Factory
1950 photos show Mr. Pounder, inventor of the Sousaphone, working on one the the horns.
Conn employed Mr. Pounder for many years. Also depicted, is the polishing room at the C. G. Conn factory.
The pharmaceutical industry has provided many jobs for Elkhart residents, thanks in large part to the efforts of Dr. Franklin Miles. In 1884, Dr. Miles launched the Miles Medical Company in Elkhart, which in later decades produced products like Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day vitamins. Above, his staff of 1892 stands before their building on Franklin Street.
Speedy Alka-Seltzer" appeared in many advertisements over the years.
Alka-Seltzer, a product of Miles Laboratories, was produced in Elkhart.
Elkhart has long been a manufacturing center for trailers, RVs, mobile homes and manufactured housing.
A 1937 photo shows a 12-foot Schult sport trailer that was "the latest in traveling comfort"
according to its advertisements. Also shown above is an aerial view of the Indiana
Mobile Home Association's annual show.
