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Claude E. Negley

(Jan. 29, 1873-Oct. 5, 1943). Born in northern Marion County, Negley was in the real estate business when he won… Read More »

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Wendell Trogdon

(July 23, 1929-May 29, 2014). Born in Heltonville, Indiana, Wendell Trogdon graduated ...

Ruth Page

(Mar. 22, 1899-Apr. 4, 1991). The daughter of Indianapolis otolaryngologist Lafayette ...

Madge Augustine Oberholtzer   

(Nov. 10, 1896 – Apr. 14, 1925). Born in Clay City, Indiana, Madge Augustine Oberhol...

Caleb Blood Smith

(Apr. 16, 1808-Jan. 7, 1864). Caleb Blood Smith was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the...

PLACES

Noblesville

Noblesville is the county seat of . It is located 27 miles north of Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The town… Read More »

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Home Place

Home Place is a suburban area, centered at the intersection of 106th Street and Colleg...

120 Monument Circle

The , located on the northwest quadrant of since 1880, was sold in 1947 to J. C. Penne...

Marott Hotel

The Marott Hotel first opened on November 25, 1926, under its original owner, George J...

Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

In 1844, , a delegate from Indianapolis attended the Presbyterian General Assembly in ...

EVENTS

Fiesta Indianapolis

Fiesta Indianapolis celebrates the cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain through live music, food, and thematic activities such… Read More »

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Steven T. Judy Case

The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimpositi...

Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi

After the fall of Rome to French troops in 1849, former Catholic priest and Italian pa...

Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when t...

Vietnam War

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Central State Hospital

In 1844, the famous reformer Dorothea Dix inspected almshouses and jails near Indianapolis that housed mentally ill paupers. Her subsequent… Read More »

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International School of Indiana

The International School of Indiana (ISI), located in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers an...

Altenheim

A group of prominent members of the Indianapolis , affiliated with Zion Evangelical Ch...

Noble Inc.

Noble was founded in 1953 by parents of children with developmental disabilities. More...

Indianapolis Baptist Temple Church

Founded in 1950, Indianapolis Baptist Temple had humble beginnings on the south side o...

TOPICS

African Americans in Politics

Black residents have fought for civil rights and participation in politics from the beginning of the city’s history. Indiana’s 1816… Read More »

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Hoosier Group

Artists , , , , and became known as members of the Hoosier Group after participating i...

Cemeteries

Prior to 1824, all cemeteries in were rural graveyards often adjacent to churches. One...

Burmese

Indiana is home to the greatest number of Burmese refugees in the United States, with ...

Budget Process

The budget process determines the unified budget of Marion County and the City of Indi...

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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