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John W. Burkhart

Born on July 25, 1908, in Tipton, Indiana, John Burkhart moved with his family to Texas during his father’s battle… Read More »

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Thomas William Moses

(June 30, 1919-Mar. 21, 1986). Thomas William Moses was born in Benton, Illinois, and ...

William P. Jungclaus

(Feb. 22, 1849-Oct. 30, 1924). William P. Jungclaus immigrated to the United States in...

David Jackson Kemper

(Dec. 24, 1789-May 24, 1870). Episcopal priest and missionary bishop of Indiana and Mi...

Richard J. Gatling

(Sept. 12, 1818-Feb. 26, 1903). Richard J. Gatling, born in North Carolina, later move...

PLACES

Tomlinson Hall

Local druggist Stephen D. Tomlinson died in November 1870, leaving his estate to his wife, Mary. His will stipulated that… Read More »

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Bradford Woods

Bradford Woods is located on roughly 2,500 acres of heavily wooded land located in Cla...

The Cabaret

The Cabaret is dedicated to elevating and promoting the cabaret art form. Cabaret is a...

Fall Creek Place

Located two miles north of Downtown between 22nd Street and Fall Creek, east of Pennsy...

Crows Nest

Crows Nest is a residential area located south of Kessler Boulevard, west of , and eas...

EVENTS

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Indianapolis for 10 days… Read More »

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Circle City Classic

Circle City Classic is a weekend celebration of African American achievements, culmina...

U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners

United States v. Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, w...

Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when t...

Celebration of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reco...

ORGANIZATIONS

American Fletcher National Bank

, who arrived in Indianapolis from Vermont in 1831, opened a bank in a one-room office at 8 East Washington… Read More »

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Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide

Established on March 7, 1823, the Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide was launched...

League of Women Voters of Indianapolis

On April 16, 1920, the Woman’s Franchise League of Indiana, Indianapolis Branch, dis...

St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church

Established in 1916, Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church is best-known as the con...

Hook’s Drug Stores

In October 1900, John A. Hook opened the first Hook’s Drug Store at the corner of So...

TOPICS

Buddhism

Buddhism has had a visible presence in Indianapolis since at least the 1980s, with the number of temples and meditation… Read More »

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Gatorade

Doctors Robert Cade, Dana Shires, James Free, and Alejandro de Quesada, kidney special...

Alternative Schools

Alternative schools provide options within the public educational system to students a...

Automobile Culture

The automobile has changed every American city throughout the 20th century, those of m...

Flora And Fauna

The biological landscape of Indianapolis is a product of both postglacial climatic cha...

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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