GM Plant Dedicated—June 1954
On June 3, 1954, Arlington’s General Motors Assembly Plant kicked off a three-day formal dedication and celebration featuring special events, programs, and an open house.
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Remembering J.W. Dunlop (1922–2006)
J.W. Dunlop was a long-time firefighter and avid collector of Arlington photographs.
Jim McElreath: 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
Arlington’s Jim McElreath—a bricklayer by trade who had been racing cars since he was a teenager—was selected as the “Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year” in 1962.
Looking for World Cup Travel Hacks? Trust the Locals Instead
World Cup soccer is coming soon to Arlington, bringing thousands of international visitors. Trust locals for real guidance on what to see and do.
A Town’s Trajectory Forever Changed: General Motors Groundbreaking in 1952
On May 27, 1952, the trajectory of Arlington was forever changed with the groundbreaking for the General Motors Assembly Plant.
Jason S. Sullivan 