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Larry Conrad

(Feb. 8, 1935-July 7, 1990). A native of Laconia, Indiana, Conrad graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1961.… Read More »

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Frank Allyn Edwards

(Aug 4, 1908-June 23, 1967). Frank Allyn Edwards was born in Mattoon, Illinois, and gr...

Isaac Blackford

Born on November 6, 1786, in Boundbrook, New Jersey, Blackford graduated from Princeto...

Stoughton A. Fletcher II

(Nov. 24, 1879-Oct. 8, 1957). Grandson of bank founder and a native of Indianapo...

William Hayden English

(Aug. 27, 1822-Feb. 7, 1896). Born in Lexington, Indiana, English was the only son of ...

PLACES

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale District grew up around . Its proximity to… Read More »

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Arsenal Technical High School

Formerly a military arsenal from 1864 to 1903, Arsenal Technical High School opened as...

120 Monument Circle

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

Claypool Hotel

Henry Lawrence built the Claypool Hotel in 1903, at the corner of Illinois and Washing...

Cultural Districts

In 2003, Mayor moved quickly to elevate the status of Indianapolis’ cultural sector ...

EVENTS

Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt. Apparently not… Read More »

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Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Municipal Election of 1991

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

Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

ORGANIZATIONS

Lindner’s Dairy

David and Hannah Lindner operated a dairy in Dayton, Ohio, for 9 years before moving to Indianapolis in 1929, where… Read More »

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The Robert K. Greenleaf Center For Servant Leadership

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

Bart Peterson Administration

A former Chief of Staff for Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, Bart Peterson was born, raised...

Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center

Established in 1914, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) was originally part of the and ...

H. P. Wasson and Company

In 1870, the Bee Hive Dry Goods Company opened at 2 West Washington Street. The store ...

TOPICS

Wooton Patent Desks

The elaborately crafted Wooton Patent Desk was the creation of William S. Wooton who, along with his furniture expertise, was… Read More »

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Wonder Bread

Taggart Baking Company debuted a new bread with a mysterious advertisement that first ...

Dance Bands

Professional bands hired to perform for public and private social dances began to flou...

Zoning

Although Indianapolis already had some authority to regulate against factories in resi...

Vaudeville

The history of vaudeville in Indianapolis parallels that of other cities. Touring show...

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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