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James Reid Williamson Jr.

(1935- Sept. 10, 2017). Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Reid Williamson graduated from Yale University in 1956. He served in the… Read More »

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Richard Wood

(Oct. 22, 1926-Apr. 16, 2020). Born in Brazil, Indiana, Richard Wood graduated from . ...

Steven C. Beering

(Aug. 20, 1932-Apr. 3, 2020). Steven Beering was born in Berlin, Germany, a German of ...

Andrew Jacobs Jr.

(Feb. 24, 1932 – Dec. 28, 2013). Known for his social liberalism and fiscal hawkish ...

Mary Antonia (Mari) Hulman George

(Dec. 26, 1934-Nov. 3, 2018). Businesswoman, racecar team owner, and philanthropist, M...

PLACES

Madison and Indianapolis Railroad

The Madison and Indianapolis Railroad (M&I) was the first operable steam railroad completed in Indiana and one of the first… Read More »

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Omni Severin Hotel

In 1913, Henry Severin Jr. built the 400-room Hotel Severin in the heart of the thrivi...

Greenfield

The city of Greenfield is the county seat of , approximately 25 miles directly east of...

Clay Terrace

Clay Terrace opened in in October 2004. The upscale, open-air shopping center exhibite...

National Road

Initially constructed over the course of 1811-1818 from Cumberland, Maryland, to Wheel...

EVENTS

Townsend Recovery Plan Convention

The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organization founded in 1934 by Francis Townsend, a… Read More »

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Marian Mcfadden Memorial Lecture

Upon her death in 1975, Marian McFadden, director of the from 1944 to 1955, left over ...

Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate dev...

1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

From September 1918 to the late spring of 1919, Indianapolis suffered from a viral inf...

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

ORGANIZATIONS

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church grew out of a Bible class convened by physician at the home of a Methodist citizen in… Read More »

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Peoples Bank

In 1891, Tennessee native Felix Tony McWhirter opened an office at 122 East Market Str...

Indianapolis Indians

A charter member of the American Association (AA) since its inaugural season of 1902, ...

WXNT

Founded by radio pioneers Carl and , radio station WKBF began broadcasting on November...

Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

Eskenazi Hospital, formerly Wishard Hospital and City Hospital, is Indianapolis’ old...

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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USS Indianapolis

Four U.S. Navy vessels have been named for the city of Indianapolis. The first USS Ind...

Bridges

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

Philanthropy and Education

Americans give generously to education, second only to religion, reaching a national a...

Revivalism

Indianapolis served as a center for religious revivalism from the late-19th to mid-20t...

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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