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Ferdinand Schaefer

(Dec. 11, 1861-Apr. 18, 1953). Born in Dotzheim, Germany, Ferdinand Schaefer attended public schools, and he received his first violin… Read More »

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Constance E. (Connie) Forsyth

(Aug. 18, 1903-Jan. 22, 1987). Constance E. (Connie) Forsyth was the oldest of three d...

Russell Webster 

(Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 1...

John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle

(Dec. 24, 1880-Jan. 9, 1938). Johnny Gruelle created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls an...

Frederick Knefler

(Apr. 12, 1833-June 14, 1901). Born in Arad, Hungary, to Nathan Knoepfler, a Hun...

PLACES

Greenways and Trails

The City of Indianapolis has developed a substantial greenways and trails system. It connects Indianapolis to the surrounding donut counties,… Read More »

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New Palestine

New Palestine, originally known as Sugar Creek, is a town in southern . Johnathon Evan...

Slippery Noodle Inn

“The Noodle,” located on the corner of South and Meridian streets is the oldest st...

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a northside community roughly bounded by the on the north and west, Ke...

Broad Ripple

Broad Ripple is a northeast neighborhood bounded by , Evanston Avenue, Kessler Bouleva...

EVENTS

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 1996 from the Project on Religion and… Read More »

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Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a s...

Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Cortege

The Lincoln funeral train arrived in a rainy Indianapolis at 7 A.M. on Sunday, April 3...

Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana Historical Society

On December 11, 1830, civic leaders met in Indianapolis to form the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). They established as “objects”… Read More »

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Indianapolis Men’s Chorus

In 1990, the nonprofit Crossroads Performing Arts, Inc. established the Indianapolis M...

St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church

Established in 1916, Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church is best-known as the con...

Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission is a major producer of aircraft engines. , a founding partner of ...

Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide

Established on March 7, 1823, the Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide was launched...

TOPICS

Single-Family Residential Architecture

The single-family dwelling occupies a special place in the history and development of Indianapolis. The Hoosier capital called itself “A… Read More »

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Women’s Education

Since the early 19th century, the methods and goals of women’s education in America ...

Lutherans

Although Lutherans from Maryland settled in Marion County around 1830, the first Luthe...

Public Transportation

The origins of public transportation in Indianapolis date to 1863 when the Citizens’...

Libraries and Archives

Indianapolis has been home to numerous libraries and archives since its founding in 18...

TIMELINES

Indianapolis Timelines

A collection of timelines about Indianapolis and selected institutions, topics and issues.

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FEATURES

Features

Features examine interesting Indianapolis places, stories, and events.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Exhibits feature Gallery Exhibits of Indianapolis Artists and other cultural topics.

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ATLAS

Atlas

The Atlas explores the resources, infrastructure, and quality of life in Central Indiana.

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GUIDES

Guides

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Guides provide information to help users understand and appreciate important institutions, services, and developments that affect the life, culture, and governance of Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

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