From the steel mills of Gary to the nooks and crannies of French Link, there’s a great deal to learn about in the Hoosier State. Compiling, archiving, and disseminating through all of it is the very fine Indiana Historical Society. Few self-respecting state historical societies are without a polished website these days, and Indiana’s provides over 17,000 digital images for the historically-minded visitor. Housed in the William Henry Smith Memorial Library, these images include a number of well-regarded individual collections, including the one dedicated to “Notable Hoosiers” and “Indiana Through the Seasons”, which brings together printed ephemera that highlight the state’s appearance during the vibrant autumn to the bitter winters. One thematic collection that should not be missed is the “Panoramic Photograph Images”. Here, visitors can view panoramic images of the early days of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race along with photos of military encampments, conventions and sprawling company picnics to name a few.