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John McCormick, Jr.

(Sept. 25, 1791-Sept. 1825). John McCormick, Jr. is credited as one of the two first settlers in Indianapolis. A resident… Read More »

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Thaddeus Merrill Stevens

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

Andrew “Bo” Foster

(July 6, 1919-June 23, 1987). Andrew “Bo” Foster was born along an alley named Hud...

Richard Owen

(Jan. 6, 1810-Mar. 24, 1890). Born in New Lanark, Scotland, Richard Owen was the young...

Laura Donnan

(June 4, 1854-Aug. 21, 1930). A noted teacher and civic activist, Donnan was born in I...

PLACES

City-County Buildings

The first Marion County Courthouse, which was completed in 1825, also doubled as the until a separate capitol building opened… Read More »

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Community Heights

Community Heights is a neighborhood bounded by 21st Street to the north, 10th Street t...

Tomlinson Hall

Local druggist Stephen D. Tomlinson died in November 1870, leaving his estate to his w...

Independent Turnverein Building

An architectural landmark located at 902 North Meridian Street, the Independent Turnve...

Newby Oval

Indianapolis bicycle chain manufacturer and cycling enthusiast devised a plan to build...

EVENTS

Civil War Treason Trials

The Indianapolis military-commission “treason trials” of 1864 arose from the threat posed to the Union war effort and the survival… Read More »

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Indianapolis Home Show

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

Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

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

Sunday Closing Laws

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

Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, In...

ORGANIZATIONS

Orchard School

In 1922, nine local women, including Evelyn Fortune Lilly, , Martha Carey, and Mary Carey Appel, established an experimental first… Read More »

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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Showcasing Native American art from across North America and Western American art, the...

Stewart-Warner

In 1937, Chicago-based Stewart-Warner Corporation, which manufactured automobile and a...

Woman’s Improvement Club

Middle-class women in Progressive Era America (1890s to the 1920s) took active roles i...

Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

Eskenazi Hospital, formerly Wishard Hospital and City Hospital, is Indianapolis’ old...

TOPICS

Urban Legends

Folklore and urban legends manifest themselves in various genres or categories such as tales, legends, songs, beliefs, and customs. The… Read More »

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Minigov

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

Golden Age of Indiana Literature

The “Golden Age of Indiana Literature” refers to a period extending roughly from 1...

African Americans in Business

African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indiana...

Philanthropy and Education

Americans give generously to education, second only to religion, reaching a national a...

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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