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William A. Dyer Jr.

(Oct. 23, 1902-Mar. 21, 1993). Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and educated at Brown University, William Dyer worked as director… Read More »

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John McCormick, Jr.

(Sept. 25, 1791-Sept. 1825). John McCormick, Jr. is credited as one of the two first s...

Raymond Province Crowe

(May 30, 1915—Dec. 20, 2003). Ray Crowe coached to the first state basketball champi...

George Joseph (Joe) O’Malia

(Dec. 24, 1920–Nov. 27, 1996). George Joseph (Joe) O’Malia was the founder of cent...

George S. Cottman

George S. Cottman was born on May 10, 1857, in Indianapolis on the square opposite the...

PLACES

Indiana School for the Deaf

In 1843, the Indiana General Assembly enacted a property tax to finance the education and housing of the state’s deaf… Read More »

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Central Canal

The Central Canal, a fragment of which still runs from to downtown Indianapolis, once ...

Beech Crest Neighborhood

Beech Crest Neighborhood is a neighborhood organization bounded by Woodcliff Drive to ...

Holliday Park

(founder of the Indianapolis News) and his wife , both active philanthropists, deeded ...

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a northside community roughly bounded by the on the north and west, Ke...

EVENTS

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the . The race was sanctioned… Read More »

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Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, In...

Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American ...

Gay Knights on the Circle

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Crossroads of America Council

The Crossroads of America Council is the non-profit group that provides scouting programming to scouts in 26 Central Indiana counties.… Read More »

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Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers

Early in 1881, using $500 borrowed from his mother, opened a funeral parlor at 172 Nor...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, also known as BBBSCI, is a not-for-profit...

Light of the World Christian Church

Light of the World Christian Church was the first African American in Indianapolis. Th...

Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association

Established in 2002, the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association, or IDA...

TOPICS

Shopping Malls

The downtown department stores that evolved out of general stores grew to dominate Indianapolis’ retail shopping scene until the middle… Read More »

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Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, ...

Geology

The general geology of Marion County, gently dipping sedimentary rocks overlaid by gla...

Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

Hoosier Group

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

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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