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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
Howard Aiken — Father of the Computer
This column originally appeared in January 2010. Most Hoosiers are unaware that the PC or laptop computer they use daily traces its roots to a native of Indianapolis’ east side. The father of the modern day computer Howard Hathaway Aiken was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on March 8, 1900, … Read More
Washington Irving — Father Christmas?
This column originally appeared in December 2010. While nearly everyone is familiar with Dickens’ classic seasonal ghost story, A Christmas Carol, not many have experienced the magic of a Washington Irving Christmas tale. Although Irving lived a portion of his life as a European vagabond meticulously chronicling the customs, traditions … Read More
Saving Landmark Legacy Signs
Al is feeling a little under the weather. He will complete Part 2 of his Walt Disney story as soon as possible, but in the meantime, we’ve pulled this column from December 2011. All along the Historic National Road on Indianapolis’ eastside, theaters, restaurants, motels, car lots, and store signs … Read More
Walt Disney Mustache Forbidden
Regardless of the fact that in almost every picture of Walt Disney, apart from childhood and adolescent photographs, he is seen wearing a mustache, Disney banned his theme park employees from growing facial hair (or long hair for that matter). This rule remained in place long after Uncle Walt passed … Read More
Polio
Al is on vacation. This column was first published in November of 2012. It is the summer of 1916; Boys Scouts of America are formed, U.S. troops under General “Black Jack” Pershing invade Mexico chasing revolutionary Pancho Villa, Coca-Cola brings the current Coke formula to market, Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower marries … Read More