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Indianapolis Foundry | |
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Operated | 1890–2005 |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Coordinates | 39°45′05″N 86°13′05″W / 39.7514°N 86.2181°W |
Industry | Automotive |
Products | Engine blocks |
Employees | 881 (2005) [1] |
Area | 52 acres (0.21 km2) |
Address | 1100 South Tibbs Ave |
Owner(s) | |
Defunct | 2005 |
Indianapolis Foundry was a Chrysler automobile foundry located at 1100 S. Tibbs Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. The factory opened in 1890 as the "American Foundry Company" and was purchased in 1946 by Chrysler and operated as a subsidiary.[1] It became part of Chrysler property in 1946 and expanded in 1964, 1978, 1988, and went through a major remodel from 1996 through 2000. The plant covered 52 acres (210,000 m2) on Indianapolis' west side.[1]