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PEOPLE

Lyman S. Ayres

(Sept. 4, 1824-May 7, 1896). Ayres was born and raised on a farm near Oswego, New York, and began his… Read More »

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George Philip Meier

(Sept. 16, 1864-Sept. 18, 1932). George Philip Meier was a leading designer of women�...

Spurgeon Davenport

(May 4, 1911-Dec. 21, 2003). Born in Rome, Georgia, Davenport was the first Afric...

Ignatius Brown

(Aug. 11, 1831-July 8, 1903). A native of Indianapolis, Brown received his early educa...

David M. Parry

(Mar. 26, 1852-May 12, 1915). Businessman and foe of organized labor, David M. Parry w...

PLACES

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District is a neighborhood organization bounded by Miami Street to the north, railroad tracks and Washington Street… Read More »

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Center For The Performing Arts

In February 1998, the City Council designated “an area extending west from Range Lin...

Wayne Township

Wayne Township is a western Marion County township, bounded by 38th Street, Belmont Av...

Merchants Plaza

Merchants Plaza, also known as Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, as well as PNC Center, is a...

Avondale Meadows

Avondale Meadows is an eastside neighborhood, formerly known as the Meadows, bounded b...

EVENTS

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, there is no evidence of public observances of… Read More »

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International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 beca...

Broad Ripple Art Fair

On May 23, 1971, the first Broad Ripple Art Fair (BRAF) took place on a concrete parki...

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what b...

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

ORGANIZATIONS

Downtown Indy, Inc.

On July 27, 1977, Indiana governor Otis R. Bowen and Indianapolis Mayor , in conjunction with the Merchants Association of… Read More »

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Arts Council of Indianapolis

Incorporated in October 1987, the Arts Council of Indianapolis was organized by the (G...

F. C. Tucker Company

Illinois native and DePauw University graduate Frederick Caldwell Tucker Sr. founded t...

O’Malia’s Food Markets

O’Malia Food Markets founder worked nearly his entire adult life in the retail groce...

Oaks Academy

In 1998, members of founded Oaks Academy to use classical education with the aim of pr...

TOPICS

School Districts

Provided for by state law, school districts are legally distinct from the municipal or township governments within which they operate.… Read More »

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Unigov and Political Participation

The 1969 reorganization of Indianapolis-Marion County local government known as Unigov...

Seals and Flags

The county commissioners adopted the first Seal of Marion County on April 17, 1822. Th...

Kessler’s Boulevard and Park System

Landscape architect and urban planner (1862-1923) of St. Louis, Missouri, created the ...

Social Work

Social work in the 19th century was generally a volunteer activity, carried out throug...

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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