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Phillip Louis Bayt Jr.

Born on September 29, 1910, the second of 11 children to his Slovenian and Austrian parents, Phillip Bayt Jr. attended… Read More »

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Madge Augustine Oberholtzer   

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

Willard B. (Mike) Ransom

(May 17, 1916-Nov. 7, 1995). Willard B. (Mike) Ransom was the son of Indianapoli...

David Wallace

(Apr. 4, 1799-Sept. 4, 1859). David Wallace was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, ...

Thomas William Moses

(June 30, 1919-Mar. 21, 1986). Thomas William Moses was born in Benton, Illinois, and ...

PLACES

Riley Towers

Riley Towers is a high-rise apartment development of the early 1960s intended to spur the revitalization of downtown Indianapolis. In… Read More »

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Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is the headquarters for the Scottish Rite Valley of Indian...

Woollen’s Garden

Woollen’s Garden of Birds and Botany, its formal name, is a 55-acre city park that i...

Millersville

A northeast side neighborhood centered near the intersection of Millersville Road and ...

United Northwest Area

The United Northwest Area (UNWA) is located in what was once a large, unincorporated a...

EVENTS

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U.S.-led coalition of Arab and… Read More »

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Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted ...

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what b...

Anniversary Celebrations

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

Railroad Track Elevation

The proposal to elevate steam railway lines over city streets in the was a significant...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Baptist Temple Church

Founded in 1950, Indianapolis Baptist Temple had humble beginnings on the south side of the city. The congregation remained relatively… Read More »

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Mormon Temple

The Indiana temple, located in Carmel, was the first Mormon temple built in the state....

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) was founded by , an accomplished businesswoma...

Civil War Round Table

On February 8, 1955, Harry Grube, an assistant chief attorney for the Veterans Adminis...

National Automobile and Electric Company

The National Automobile and Electric Company was founded in Indianapolis (1900) by L. ...

TOPICS

Socialist Parties and Movements

In the summer of 1901, more than 100 men and women met in the Masonic Hall in Indianapolis, sang the… Read More »

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Child Welfare

Child welfare services have evolved throughout Indiana statehood, with a mix of public...

Agriculture and Agribusiness

Indianapolis has a long history of producing crops and livestock and continues to be o...

Religion And Politics

As the home of the state capital, as well as branches of local and federal governmenta...

Social Work

Social work in the 19th century was generally a volunteer activity, carried out throug...

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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