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Walter Bedell (Beetle) Smith

(Oct. 5, 1895-Aug. 9, 1961). A native of Indianapolis, Walter Bedell (Beetle) Smith was one of the most distinguished military… Read More »

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Herman Charles Krannert

(Nov. 5, 1887-Feb. 24, 1972). A native of Chicago, Herman Charles Krannert graduated f...

Violet Temple Lewis

(May 27, 1897-Mar. 22, 1968). Violet Temple Lewis was born in Lima, Ohio, to William D...

Betty Cockrum

(Mar. 25, 1953-May 17, 2020). Born in Wolcottville, Indiana, to Moyne and Hyacinth Ful...

Josiah Kirby (J. K.) Lilly Sr.

(Nov. 18, 1861-Feb. 8, 1948). Son of and his first wife Emily Lemon Lilly, Josiah Kirb...

PLACES

Cottage Home

A near eastside historic district bounded by 10th, Oriental, and Michigan streets and I-70, Cottage Home takes its name from… Read More »

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FedEx Express National Hub

The 2.4-million-square-foot FedEx Express Indianapolis National Hub at opened on Octob...

West Newton

West Newton’s approximate boundaries are Mendenhall Road on the north, Goose Creek o...

Drexel Gardens

Bounded by Minnesota Street, I-70, Sam Jones Expressway, and Lynhurst Drive, Drexel Ga...

Indiana School for the Deaf

In 1843, the Indiana General Assembly enacted a property tax to finance the education ...

EVENTS

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherded its growth for 12 years. In… Read More »

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Presidential Election of 1896

Set against a backdrop of economic depression, the 1896 campaign focused on the resolu...

Meet The Artists

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

Celebration Of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconcil...

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

ORGANIZATIONS

Light of the World Christian Church

Light of the World Christian Church was the first African American in Indianapolis. The Central Christian congregation, a predominately white… Read More »

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English-Speaking Union

In 1918 British journalist Sir Evelyn Wrench founded the English-Speaking Union in Lon...

Thomson Consumer Electronics

Thomson traces its Indianapolis roots through the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) t...

Fairbanks Communications

Fairbanks Communications began when the Fairbanks family sold the to in 1948. , grands...

Westchester Country Club

Following the success of the , the first Jewish country club in Indianapolis (1921), m...

TOPICS

Philanthropy and Recreation

Parks and recreation have been, and continue to be, the recipients of philanthropy in Indianapolis. Public parks and open spaces… Read More »

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Engine No. 587

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

Work Force

Founded in the first two decades of the 19th century, Indianapolis remained a small to...

Nineteenth-Century Music

Indianapolis residents in the 19th century enjoyed an active and participatory musical...

Black Lives Matter Murals

Two mural projects emerged in Indianapolis following protests that erupted in downtown...

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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