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Frederick Polley

(Aug. 15, 1875-Sept. 9, 1957). Frederick Polley was born in Union City, Indiana. His art instruction included study at the… Read More »

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Jessica Christian Brown

(Oct. 2, 1875-Jan. 10, 1941). A native of Madison, Indiana, Jessica Christian moved to...

Frances Berry Coston

(Mar. 1, 1876-July 19, 1960) Frances Berry Coston was born in Rockhold, Kentucky, loca...

Janet Tyler Flanner (Genêt)

(Mar. 13, 1892-Nov 7,1978). Janet Flanner was the second child of Mary Hockett Flanner...

Powers Hapgood

(Dec. 28, 1899-Feb. 4, 1949). Powers Hapgood, son of , was born in Chicago and raised ...

PLACES

Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is the headquarters for the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, a Masonic organization. The structure, the… Read More »

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One America Tower

At 38 stories, One America Tower (One America Square, formerly AUL Tower), surpassed t...

Herron-Morton Place

Herron-Morton Place is a historic district bounded by 22nd Street on the north, Centra...

Shortridge High School

Although Indianapolis was served by several private academies in the first half of the...

Madison County

Madison County is located northeast of Marion County and is part of the Indianapolis-C...

EVENTS

Battle of Pogue’s Run

The Battle of Pogue’s Run is the derisive name that the gave to events surrounding a stormy session of the… Read More »

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Michael Taylor Case

Michael Taylor Jr., a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot and killed on September 24, 19...

Indianapolis Public School 27 National Chess Champions 

Against all odds, a team of 11 inner-city students from Indianapolis Public School (IP...

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the . The r...

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

ORGANIZATIONS

Rubush and Hunter

Preston C. Rubush and Edgar O. Hunter were the architects most responsible for the changing streetscape of downtown Indianapolis in… Read More »

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Mays Family Institute On Diverse Philanthropy

An institute at the Indiana University , the Mays Institute on Diverse Philanthropy ho...

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

Soon after the first Jewish settlers arrived, 14 men organized the Indianapolis Hebrew...

Stout’s Shoe Store

In 1886, Harry Stout and William Bristor opened a small off-the-shelf shoe store at 31...

Lake Central Airlines

Lake Central Airlines was established in May 1949, as Turner Airlines to provide short...

TOPICS

Brewing Industry

During the 19th century and into the first decades of the 20th century, beer brewing in Indianapolis, as in the… Read More »

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Parks and Greenspaces

Indianapolis residents are served by more than 200 parks and over 11,000 acres of gree...

Religion And Health Care

For most of the 19th century, no hospital existed in Indianapolis. The city’s reside...

Playground and Pool Movement

The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of th...

Bridges

Noted landscape architect in 1922 proclaimed Indianapolis’ greatest possessions to b...

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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