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Mozel Sanders

(May 24, 1924-Sept. 1, 1988). Mozel Sanders was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. His father died when he was… Read More »

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Violet Temple Lewis

(May 27, 1897-Mar. 22, 1968). Violet Temple Lewis was born in Lima, Ohio, to William D...

Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins

(Jan. 22, 1927-May 26, 1995). Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins, longtime columnist and spor...

Roscoe Turner

(Sept. 29, 1895-June 23, 1970). One of America’s greatest air racing pilots, Roscoe ...

Josiah Kirby (J. K.) Lilly Sr.

(Nov. 18, 1861-Feb. 8, 1948). Son of and his first wife Emily Lemon Lilly, Josiah Kirb...

PLACES

Garfield Park and Conservatory

In 1874, the Jeffersonville Railroad sold a 98-acre tract along its right of way to a group of entrepreneurs who… Read More »

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Beech Grove

Beech Grove is a suburban town located about six miles southeast of downtown Indianapo...

Central Canal

The Central Canal, a fragment of which still runs from to downtown Indianapolis, once ...

Morris-Butler House

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

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum was established in 1956 by the lat...

EVENTS

Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American track and field competition. Phillips had won… Read More »

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Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is the premier urban research university in Indiana, offering more than 450 undergraduate, graduate, and… Read More »

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Girl Scouts of Central Indiana

Anna Marie Ridge established the first local troop on July 27, 1917, in after correspo...

Ancient Order of Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a National Irish Catholic organization that was fou...

National Organization for Women

The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 in Washington D.C., to c...

Prest-O-Lite

In 1904, partners , , and P. C. Avery formed the Concentrated Acetylene Company to ass...

TOPICS

African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for more than a century in print, broadcast, and… Read More »

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Dance Bands

Professional bands hired to perform for public and private social dances began to flou...

Literacy

Census data shows a continuous decline in the percentage of Indianapolis residents rep...

Literary Organizations and Events

Literary clubs have had great popularity in Indianapolis. In the 19th century, an...

Street Paving Methods

Indianapolis streets originally consisted of dirt paths hewn from the forest, in which...

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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