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James L. Mitchell

(Sept. 29, 1834-Feb. 22, 1894). James L. Mitchell was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, and lived in Monroe County, Indiana,… Read More »

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Thomas Taggart

(Nov. 17, 1856-Mar. 6, 1929). Born in Amyvale, County Monaghan, Ireland, Thomas Taggar...

Frank Barbour Wynn

(May 28, 1860- July 26, 1922). Frank Barbour Wynn was born and reared on a farm near B...

David Kresz Rubins

(Sept. 5, 1902-Mar. 6, 1985). A native of Minneapolis, David Kresz Rubins studied at D...

Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard

(Sept. 1, 1868-Dec. 26, 1930). Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard’s cartoon creation, Abe ...

PLACES

Home Place

Home Place is a suburban area, centered at the intersection of 106th Street and College Avenue. Before 1914 the area… Read More »

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NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions

The NCAA Headquarters moved from its longtime home in Kansas City to Indianapolis in 1...

St. Joseph

Near north side neighborhood roughly bounded by I-65 to the north, Central and Fort Wa...

Plainfield

Plainfield is a town, located west of Indianapolis along U.S. 40. Quakers from the Car...

Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

On May 13, 2011, (BU) broke ground for the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. Sc...

EVENTS

Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rejected the legitimacy of the Treaty of St.… Read More »

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Tony Kiritsis Case

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

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, the...

Meet The Artists

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

Tally Sheet Forgeries

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Citizens Energy Group

Citizens Energy Group, formerly known as Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, was preceded by Consumers Gas Trust Company, the first… Read More »

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Stark, Wetzel and Company

Specializing in luncheon meat and sausage, the company, founded in 1936 by George Star...

Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Walker Building was erected in 1927, eight years after the death of , founder of t...

Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation

Peter Celestine Reilly came to Indianapolis in 1895 to run a small tar-distilling plan...

Marion County Election Board

Marion County Election Board is responsible for overseeing the administration of elect...

TOPICS

Music About Indianapolis

Cities and towns have always been a favorite topic of songwriters and composers, and Indianapolis is no exception. This music… Read More »

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Fires

The first recorded fire in Indianapolis occurred on January 17, 1825, when Thomas Cart...

Industrial Expositions

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Indianapolis held a series of...

Libraries and Archives

Indianapolis has been home to numerous libraries and archives since its founding in 18...

Hockey

Capitals Indianapolis’ first professional hockey team, the Capitals, made its debut ...

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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