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Allen Whitehill Clowes

(Feb. 18, 1917 – Nov. 3, 2000). Allen Clowes was the son of Indianapolis leader in education, arts, and society,… Read More »

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Fermor Spencer Cannon

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

Eldon Campbell

(Jan. 8, 1916-Apr. 19, 1991). Born in Alert, Indiana, Campbell attended Hanover Colleg...

Harrison H. Dodd

(Feb. 29, 1824-June 2, 1906). Harrison Horton Dodd was an Indianapolis businessman and...

Fabien Sevitzky

(Sept. 30, 1893-Feb. 3, 1967). Born in Russia, Fabien Sevitzky was the nephew of famou...

PLACES

Eagledale

Eagledale is a post-World War II neighborhood centered near the intersection of 34th Street and Georgetown Road. In the 1950s,… Read More »

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Hendricks County

Hendricks County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the west and part of the...

Bottleworks District

Bottleworks is an urban mixed-use development located at the former Coca-Cola Bottling...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

New Augusta

New Augusta is a town located in northwest Marion County, just northeast of Georgetown...

EVENTS

Marjorie Jackson Murder Case

(Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 caliber rifle during a burglary of… 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 ...

Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

ORGANIZATIONS

Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County

The growth and diffusion of the population in after World War II created demands that went unmet by existing public… Read More »

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Hudson Institute

The Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank and policy research group, moved to In...

BioCrossroads

Established in 2003, BioCrossroads is a initiative that grows, advances, and invests i...

Indiana Humanities

In late 1971, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) collaborated with a grou...

Bart Peterson Administration

A former Chief of Staff for Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, Bart Peterson was born, raised...

TOPICS

African American Golf

African Americans have a rich history of golfing in Indianapolis, but that history was always shaped by segregation. Golf was… Read More »

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Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, ...

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is the oldest and only American political party in continuous exi...

Freethought

Freethought aims to approach all matters objectively and rationally, although this def...

Literacy

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

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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