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Thomas H. Lake

(Jan. 6, 1919-Oct. 10, 1999). Former Eli Lilly and Company president, Thomas H. Lake was born in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. He… Read More »

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Norbert Neuss

(May 8, 1919-Nov. 11, 2006). Born in Krakow, Poland, Norbert Neuss attended university...

Thomas Haas

(Dec. 7, 1937-Feb. 21, 1991). Thomas Haas was artistic director of the (IRT). He gradu...

Hampton Sisters

Aletra Hampton (Oct. 8, 1915 – Nov. 13, 2007); Carmelita Hampton (Nov. 16, 1916 – ...

Caleb Stone Denny

(May 13, 1850-Mar. 24, 1926). Denny’s father, born in Kentucky, was opposed to slave...

PLACES

Old National Centre

Located at 510 North New Jersey Street, Old National Centre, now a major event venue, was formerly known as the… Read More »

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The When Store

came to Indianapolis in the mid-1870s from New York City to open a branch store for cl...

Indianapolis Artsgarden

Spanning Washington Street at Illinois Avenue, the Artsgarden is both a signature arch...

Chatham Arch

Located on the northeastside of downtown Indianapolis, bounded by I-65, College Avenue...

Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

Although the was founded in 1873 with an official policy that proclaimed it “open to...

EVENTS

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U.S.-led coalition of Arab and… Read More »

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International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

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

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. T...

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indi...

ORGANIZATIONS

WXLW

On August 18, 1948, Radio Indianapolis Inc., led by Conrad Ruckelshaus and Frederic M. Ayres Jr., put WXLW on the… Read More »

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Anacomp

In 1968 Indianapolis native teamed with fellow Purdue professors Albert R. Sadaka and ...

Beech Grove Railroad Shop

The Amtrak railroad system uses the Beech Grove Railroad Shops to overhaul and rebuild...

Visit Indy

Visit Indy is a nonprofit organization that serves as the official sales and marketing...

Indianapolis ABCs

The Indianapolis ABCs were a powerhouse team of early Black baseball. After a so-calle...

TOPICS

Public Health

Early Indianapolis residents lived under conditions that led to frequent bouts of malaria, typhoid fever, and cholera. Families were often… Read More »

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White Women’s Clubs

The white women’s club movement in Indianapolis closely paralleled the white women�...

Lutherans

Although Lutherans from Maryland settled in Marion County around 1830, the first Luthe...

Engine No. 587

In August 1918, the Baldwin Locomotive Works completed the Lake Erie and Western engin...

Irish in Politics

Politics enabled the Irish and their descendants to rise to positions of prominence in...

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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