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Ignatius Brown

(Aug. 11, 1831-July 8, 1903). A native of Indianapolis, Brown received his early education at the Marion County Seminary. Upon… Read More »

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Doris Honig Merritt

(July 16, 1923-April 12, 2022). Born in New York City, Doris Merritt was the daughter ...

Fermor Spencer Cannon

(Aug. 4, 1888-Dec. 11, 1973). A native of Indianapolis and graduate of , Fermor Spence...

James Blake

(Mar. 3, 1791-Nov. 26, 1870). Colonel James Blake, a veteran of the War of ...

Phillip R. Duke

(May 24, 1935-July 22, 1986). A lifelong native of Indianapolis, Phillip Duke attended...

PLACES

Market Tower

Market Tower sits at the corner of Illinois and Market streets in downtown Indianapolis. At the time of its construction… Read More »

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Woodruff Place

Woodruff Place is a near eastside subdivision, bounded by East 10th Street, East Drive...

Home Place

Home Place is a suburban area, centered at the intersection of 106th Street and Colleg...

Merchants Plaza

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

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District is a neighborhood organization bounded by Miami St...

EVENTS

World War II

Although one author declared Indianapolis “among the best prepared” cities in America when war came, it is doubtful that it… Read More »

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Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

Broad Ripple Art Fair

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

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the . The r...

Marjorie Jackson Murder Case

(Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) is Indianapolis’ longest-running modern dance company. of Indiana formed DK in 1972 to bring dance into the… Read More »

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Central Indiana Community Foundation

and the Legacy Fund, now the Hamilton County Community Fund, established the Central I...

Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers

Early in 1881, using $500 borrowed from his mother, opened a funeral parlor at 172 Nor...

Roselyn Bakery

The first Roselyn Bakery opened for business in 1943. John S. Clark Jr. and his wife M...

Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association

Founded in 1887 by William T. Cannon, paymaster of the Indianapolis Union Railroad, Ra...

TOPICS

Baseball

Baseball was the most popular sport in Indianapolis long before racing, , and . Although one of the nation’s largest… Read More »

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Automobile Culture

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

Philanthropy and Business

Leaders of Indianapolis’ business community have been actively involved in charitabl...

Public Service Indiana

Public Service Indiana, one of the state’s largest electric utilities, was headquart...

Religion and Social Services

From the earliest churches in Indianapolis religion and social services have existed i...

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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