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William Eastin English

(Nov. 3, 1850-Apr. 29, 1926). The only son of , English spent his early life in Lexington, Indiana, and moved… Read More »

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Ron Spencer

(Nov. 18, 1946-Sept. 14, 2020). Ron Spencer was an important figure in the development...

Genevieve Brown

A native of Winamac, Indiana, Brown graduated from Monticello High School and Indiana ...

John H. Mahoney

(June 24, 1855-Sept. 13, 1919). Born in Usk, Wales, John H. Mahoney came to Indianapol...

Kate Milner Rabb

(Aug. 9, 1866-July 3, 1937). Born in Rockport, Indiana, Kate Milner attended Rockport ...

PLACES

Lebanon

Lebanon is the seat of Boone County and is located strategically along Interstate 65, almost equidistant from the state capital… Read More »

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Pike Township

Pike Township is located in the northwestern portion of Marion County. The Pike Townsh...

Riverside Park

Early History The area now occupied by Riverside Park was developed for agricultural u...

Cultural Districts

In 2003, Mayor moved quickly to elevate the status of Indianapolis’ cultural sector ...

Phoenix Theatre

The not-for-profit Phoenix Theatre opened in the fall of 1983 under the leadership of ...

EVENTS

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »

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Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase i...

World War II

Although one author declared Indianapolis “among the best prepared” cities in Amer...

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War divided Indianapolis as no conflict had since the Civil War. The city ...

Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

ORGANIZATIONS

Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Founded in 1937 by three descendants of , Lilly Endowment grew to become one of the nation’s foremost philanthropic institutions.… Read More »

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Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission

The Indiana Historic Preservation Commission is a government agency that functions in ...

Butler Ballet

Butler Ballet is the pre-professional performing ensemble of the Department of Dance, ...

American Red Ball Transit Company

In 1914 Ward B. Hiner began selling automobile insurance in Indianapolis, soon adding ...

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB)

An environmental and community nonprofit, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) engages di...

TOPICS

Dance Bands

Professional bands hired to perform for public and private social dances began to flourish in Indianapolis during the 1880s. Groups… Read More »

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Geology

The general geology of Marion County, gently dipping sedimentary rocks overlaid by gla...

Festivals

Like most large cities, Indianapolis has a sizeable number of annual festivals focused...

Children’s Literature

Indianapolis has long been a center for children’s literature, primarily because...

Insulin

and Indianapolis have been at the center of insulin production and innovations in diab...

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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