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Edna G. Henry

(Oct. 24, 1874-June 4, 1942). Edna Gertrude Henry was born to Charles Lewis and Eva N. Henry in Pendleton, Indiana,… Read More »

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Walter Bedell (Beetle) Smith

(Oct. 5, 1895-Aug. 9, 1961). A native of Indianapolis, Walter Bedell (Beetle) Smith wa...

George Littrell Denny

(July 7, 1878-Sept. 29, 1958). A native of Indianapolis and the son of , former three-...

William Burnett Stokely Jr.

(Mar. 9, 1900-Oct. 17, 1966). William Burnett Stokely was born in Newport, Tennessee. ...

Bob Jenkins

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

PLACES

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

(1230 North Delaware Street). Designed by architect Herman T. Brandt in the Italianate style popular in the late 19th century,… Read More »

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Episcopal Church of All Saints

The parish known as All Saints was established under the name Grace Church in Septembe...

German Park and Germania Park

Since the late 19th century, there have been several private parks owned and operated ...

Cottage Home

A near eastside historic district bounded by 10th, Oriental, and Michigan streets and ...

North Meridian Street Historic District

The North Meridian Street Corridor is a historic residential district located between ...

EVENTS

Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shooting of an Indianapolis police officer. On the evening… Read More »

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Municipal Election of 2003

In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and th...

Super Bowl XLVI

The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders t...

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

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

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

ORGANIZATIONS

Early Learning Indiana

Successor to Day Nursery Association of Indianapolis, Early Learning Indiana is the state’s oldest and largest early childhood education nonprofit.… Read More »

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United Auto Workers, Region 3

In 1935, the leadership of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) granted a charter to...

Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) is Indianapolis’ longest-running modern dance company. of In...

Roselyn Bakery

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

English Hotel and Opera House

, Indianapolis businessman, congressman, and vice-presidential candidate in 1880...

TOPICS

Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

In the fall of 1903, Hoosier native and then-governor of the Alaska Territory John Brady sailed on the U.S. Revenue… Read More »

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Judaism

Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over i...

Hinduism

Growing quietly in Indianapolis since the 1960s, Hinduism became a far more visi...

Sculpture

Through the years, public sculpture in Indianapolis, often quite visible but largely u...

Cinemas

According to some historians, the first movie theater in Indianapolis was the Bijou (c...

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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