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Sid Collins

(July 17, 1922-May 2, 1977). Born Sidney Cahn in Indianapolis, Collins, as a youth, assisted his father in a family-owned… Read More »

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Joseph E. Bell

(Nov. 28, 1865-Sept. 1, 1923). One of six children, Bell was reared on a farm in Union...

David V. Burns

(May 10, 1911-Dec. 25, 1995). The son of Indianapolis architect and Anna Ray (Herzch) ...

Noble Chase Butler

(Feb. 21, 1844-Oct. 7, 1933). Born in Salem, Indiana, Butler attended Hanover College ...

Frank Barbour Wynn

(May 28, 1860- July 26, 1922). Frank Barbour Wynn was born and reared on a farm near B...

PLACES

New York Central Railroad

Beginning in 1850, that later comprised parts of the New York Central (NYC) began operating to St. Louis and Cleveland;… Read More »

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United Northwest Area

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

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

On September 23, 1851, the Presbytery of Muncie met at the home of early Indianapolis ...

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church

In 1836, Augustus Turner, a local barber, organized a small group of African American ...

The Cabaret

The Cabaret is dedicated to elevating and promoting the cabaret art form. Cabaret is a...

EVENTS

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, there is no evidence of public observances of… Read More »

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Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political ac...

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes an animal conservationist who has advanced the susta...

ORGANIZATIONS

Damien Center

In Indianapolis, the first large-scale care center for people with HIV/AIDS was the Damien Center, which opened in 1987. The… Read More »

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Stutz

Harry C. Stutz (1876 -1935) moved from his native Ohio to Indianapolis in 1903. By 191...

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky traces its roots to the early 1930s when Bi...

Office of the Mayor

The mayor of Indianapolis is the head of the executive branch of city and county gover...

Indiana Youth Group

The Indiana Youth Group is a LGBTQ advocacy organization that provides basic needs soc...

TOPICS

Dance Bands

Professional bands hired to perform for public and private social dances began to flourish in Indianapolis during the 1880s. Groups… Read More »

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Sunday Schools

Presbyterian physician started the first Sunday school in Indianapolis in 1823. The In...

African Americans in Politics

Black residents have fought for civil rights and participation in politics from the be...

African Americans in Business

African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indiana...

Drag Performances and Venues

Indianapolis’ contemporary drag scene traces its roots to the 1960s. However, drag q...

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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