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Indianapolis Indians President Max Schumacher has worked for the team since 1957.

Indians President Max Schumacher

Workers install beams that will support the glass-covered facade of the new JW Marriott convention hotel along West Street downtown. The complex also includes a Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.

JW Marriott construction project

A vintage Peanut King sign in Richard Green Co.'s window. The Indianapolis company got its start in 1957 selling peanut vending machines.

Peanut King

The east-central Indiana city of Connersville was nicknamed ''Little Detroit'' because of its dependence on the auto industry. Like the real Motor City, the Fayette County seat has struggled with job losses.

Connersville hit hard by economy

First-floor exhibit halls will be part of the expanded convention center's 566,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.

Convention Center Expansion

Sen. Barack Obama's popularity led Indiana to vote Democratic in a presidential election for the first time since 1964.

2008 Year In Review

The RCA Dome prior to the roof being deflated.

RCA Dome Deflation

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