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Roberta West Nicholson

(Jan. 17, 1903-Nov. 6, 1987). Throughout her career, Indianapolis social reformer Roberta West Nicholson worked for equality. The Ohio native… Read More »

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Eugene Jepson (Jep) Cadou Sr.

(Mar. 14, 1896-Dec. 2, 1968). The dean of Indiana political reporters in the 1960s, th...

George Tompkins

(Nov. 20, 1902-Mar. 16, 1922). George Tompkins was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, where ...

Herbert R. Baumeister 

(Apr. 7, 1947 – July 3, 1996). Indiana’s most notorious serial killer, Herbert R. ...

Nellie Simmons Meier

(Nov. 10, 1862-Mar. 24, 1944). Nellie Palmer Simmons Meier was an internationally know...

PLACES

Hancock County

Hancock County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the east and part of the . The families of Andrew Evans,… Read More »

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Meridian Hills

Located just north of the White River, Meridian Hills, bounded by Williams Creek, Coll...

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District is a neighborhood organization bounded by Miami St...

Acton

Located near the intersection of Acton and McGregor roads, Acton was platted in Octobe...

Oaklandon

Oaklandon is a suburb located in Marion County, approximately 15 miles northeast of do...

EVENTS

Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual auto race, on the one-mile dirt track… Read More »

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Municipal Election of 2007

On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to ...

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally schedu...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous...

ORGANIZATIONS

Western Association of Writers

In 1885, Marie L. Andrews of Connersville, Indiana, suggested forming a Midwestern writers group to encourage the development of a… Read More »

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Winona Memorial Hospital

Winona Memorial Hospital, known then as Memorial Clinic, opened its doors to patients ...

Hudson Institute

The Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank and policy research group, moved to In...

Englewood Christian Church

Englewood Christian Church began in 1895 with 36 members on Rural Street on the easter...

Anthem, Inc.

One of the largest health benefits providers in the United States, Anthem, Inc. was es...

TOPICS

Judaism

Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over its long history. Although Jewish religion is not… Read More »

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Music About Indianapolis

Cities and towns have always been a favorite topic of songwriters and composers, and I...

Presbyterians

Presbyterians have been present in Indianapolis since the city’s creation. The Prote...

Sculpture

Through the years, public sculpture in Indianapolis, often quite visible but largely u...

Pharmacy

The first pharmacy practitioner in what would become Indianapolis was likely an indige...

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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