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Ron Spencer

(Nov. 18, 1946-Sept. 14, 2020). Ron Spencer was an important figure in the development of theater in Indianapolis in the… Read More »

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Michael A. Carroll

(Feb. 9, 1941-Sept. 11, 1992). An Indiana University graduate, Carroll earned a master...

Betty Perry

(Aug 8,1948 -Feb. 11, 2022). Perry was born in Brooklyn, New York, as Betty Jo-Ann Mon...

Louis Yolando Mazzini

(June 3, 1894-June 23, 1973). A native of Lima, Peru, Mazzini attended the University ...

Luella Frances Smith McWhirter

(Oct. 1, 1859-Dec. 10, 1952). Club woman, civic leader, and bank director, Luella Smit...

PLACES

Speedway

Speedway is a Marion County town located about seven miles northwest of Monument Circle. In 1912, real estate developer Lemon… Read More »

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Morris-Butler House

The Morris-Butler House is a historic home adapted for offices and a rental venue for ...

Haughville

Haughville is a westside neighborhood roughly bounded by 10th Street, Belmont Avenue, ...

Edgewood

Edgewood is a suburb roughly bounded by Thompson Road, McFarland Road, Edgewood Avenue...

Riverside Park

Early History The area now occupied by Riverside Park was developed for agricultural u...

EVENTS

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered along , near the intersection of… Read More »

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Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

Super Bowl XLVI

The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders t...

Tenth Pan American Games

In 1984, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) urged Indianapolis to bid for the ...

Labor Day Celebrations

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Early Music

Established in 1966 and originally known as the Festival Music Society, Indianapolis Early Music (IEM) is the oldest continuous presenter… Read More »

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Hudson Institute

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

Indiana Youth Group

The Indiana Youth Group is a LGBTQ advocacy organization that provides basic needs soc...

Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis

Conceived by Herman H. Rinne, a local music retail businessman and former member, the ...

Carrier Corporation

Carrier Corporation was founded on June 26, 1915, in Farmington, Connecticut. It is a ...

TOPICS

Flooding and Flood Control

Because flood-producing precipitation is highly variable, floods may occur on a section of a single stream or many streams over… Read More »

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Railroads

In the 1850s, when several new rail lines converged on Indiana’s fledgling state cap...

Minigov

When was considered during the 1969 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Rep...

Hospitals

During much of the 19th, century hospitals offered few advantages to the sick and suff...

Art Fairs

Indianapolis is home to several different art fairs that are held annually throughout ...

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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