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Dallas W. Sells Jr.

(Oct. 3, 1919-Mar. 20, 1993). Born in Anderson, Indiana, Dallas W. Sells Jr. came of age with the emerging industrial… Read More »

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Dick Weber

(Dec. 23, 1929-Feb. 14, 2005). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dick Weber gained fame...

Bob Jenkins

Bob Jenkins was born on September 4, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up in the ne...

James L. Mitchell

(Sept. 29, 1834-Feb. 22, 1894). James L. Mitchell was born in Shelby County, Kentucky,...

Joseph H. Ward

(Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolin...

PLACES

Phoenix Theatre

The not-for-profit Phoenix Theatre opened in the fall of 1983 under the leadership of founding artistic director . Actors and… Read More »

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The Pyramids

Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates (KRJDA) of New Haven, Connecticut, designed t...

Whitestown

Whitestown is a community in southeast corner of in Worth Township, approximately 22 m...

Senate Avenue YMCA

Early in 1900, white officials of the Indianapolis YMCA asked the national association...

Bacon’s Swamp

A large peat bog that once extended several blocks west of today’s Keystone Avenue b...

EVENTS

Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally scheduled for Monday, September 6, organizers accommodated their guest… Read More »

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Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate dev...

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Ind...

Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes an animal conservationist who has advanced the susta...

Spanish-American War

Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15...

ORGANIZATIONS

Hoosier Motor Club

In 1902,  and a circle of local automobile enthusiasts organized a driving club called the Flat Tire Group. Recognizing that motorists needed… Read More »

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Indiana Bell

Now known as AT&T, Indiana Bell was a telecommunications company that served India...

LifeJourney Church

LifeJourney Church–originally known as Jesus Metropolitan Community Church–was fou...

L. Strauss and Company

In 1853, Jewish tailor Max Dernham and German clothier John Gramling purchased the sto...

WFYI Public Television

With a budget of $221,000, three black-and-white cameras, and nine employees, WFYI sig...

TOPICS

Presbyterians

Presbyterians have been present in Indianapolis since the city’s creation. The Protestant denomination developed from the reformed movement led by… Read More »

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