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Sarkes Tarzian

(Oct. 5, 1900-Oct. 7, 1987). Born in Kharpoot, Armenia, where his father was a businessman, Tarzian moved to the United… Read More »

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Eliza Ann Blaker

Born on March 4, 1854, a native of Philadelphia, Blaker graduated from that city’s G...

Richard G. Lugar

(Apr. 4, 1932-Apr. 28, 2019). After gaining prominence as mayor of Indianapolis betwee...

Thaddeus Merrill Stevens

(Aug. 24, 1829-Nov. 8, 1885). Nephew and namesake of the famous congressman from Penns...

George L. Knox

(Sept. 16, 1841-Aug. 24, 1927). African American publisher George L. Knox embodied Boo...

PLACES

Kemper House

Businessman Charles Pierson constructed what is now known as the Kemper House in 1873 for his new bride, Mary Alice… Read More »

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Cultural Districts

In 2003, Mayor moved quickly to elevate the status of Indianapolis’ cultural sector ...

Michigan Road

Early in the state’s history, the Michigan Road linked the Ohio River to Lake Michig...

Old National Centre

Located at 510 North New Jersey Street, Old National Centre, now a major event venue, ...

Market Square Arena

When it opened on September 15, 1974, Market Square Arena (MSA), was the fifth-largest...

EVENTS

Squirrel Migrations

Beginning during the second half of September 1822, Indianapolis residents witnessed a massive westward migration of gray squirrels, crossing “the… Read More »

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Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American ...

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherde...

Townsend Recovery Plan Convention

The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organiza...

ORGANIZATIONS

The Robert K. Greenleaf Center For Servant Leadership

Terre Haute, Indiana native Robert Keifner Greenleaf founded the Center for Applied Ethics in Boston in 1964 and authored Servant-Leadership in… Read More »

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Islamic Society Of North America

The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has its origins in the Muslim Students Ass...

Chrysler Corporation

The history of the Chrysler Corporation in Indianapolis began in a relationship with t...

Arts Council of Indianapolis

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

In the early 1870s founder Charles Taze Russell organized the International Bible Stud...

TOPICS

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region of Germany, were involved in organizing Sacred Heart Catholic… Read More »

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