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William Burnett Stokely Jr.

(Mar. 9, 1900-Oct. 17, 1966). William Burnett Stokely was born in Newport, Tennessee. He was two years younger than the… Read More »

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Howard C. Marmon

(May 24, 1876-Apr. 4, 1943). Howard C. Marmon is most well-known for designing the Was...

Lucious Newsom

(Aug. 11, 1915-Aug. 8, 2008). Born August 11, 1915, in Memphis, Tennessee, Lucious New...

Lawrence S. (Bo) Connor

(Aug. 31, 1925-Feb. 28, 2014). A lifelong Indianapolis resident, Connor graduated from...

James Blake

Colonel James Blake was a veteran of the War of 1812. He was born on March 3, 1791, an...

PLACES

Anderson

A city located 38 miles northeast of Indianapolis on former Delaware Indian land, Anderson is the county seat of ,… Read More »

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is Indianapolis’ “signature” structure, locate...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

Cottage Home

A near eastside historic district bounded by 10th, Oriental, and Michigan streets and ...

North Meridian Street Historic District

The North Meridian Street Corridor is a historic residential district located between ...

EVENTS

Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes an animal conservationist who has advanced the sustainability of an animal species or group of species.… Read More »

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Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

Townsend Recovery Plan Convention

The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organiza...

Presidential Election of 1896

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

Indianapolis Public School 27 National Chess Champions 

Against all odds, a team of 11 inner-city students from Indianapolis Public School (IP...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana Gas Company

Indiana Gas began as the Indiana Gas & Water Company, which was formed in September 1945 from the natural gas… Read More »

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Purpose of Life Ministries

Purpose of Life Ministries began as Second Baptist Church, the first African American ...

Laughner’s Cafeterias

In 1888, Jonathon Wesley Laughner opened a candy store, the Boston Confectionery, at 4...

The Robert K. Greenleaf Center For Servant Leadership

Terre Haute, Indiana native Robert Keifner Greenleaf founded the Center for Applied Et...

Art Galleries

Mid-19th to Early 20th Century Galleries One of the city’s first profess...

TOPICS

Religious Architecture

Houses of worship have occupied prominent positions on Indianapolis’ landscape from the rustic village of the 1820s to the rise… Read More »

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Women and African Americans in Public Safety

Women and African Americans have made contributions to public safety in Indianapolis f...

Minigov

When was considered during the 1969 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Rep...

Latvians

Earliest records indicate the presence of Latvian residents in North America around 16...

Single-Family Residential Architecture

The single-family dwelling occupies a special place in the history and development of ...

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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