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George Tompkins

(Nov. 20, 1902-Mar. 16, 1922). George Tompkins was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, where his great-uncle and great-aunt Robert and Fannie… Read More »

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Andrew Jacobs Jr.

(Feb. 24, 1932 – Dec. 28, 2013). Known for his social liberalism and fiscal hawkish ...

Ferguson Brothers

Denver Darious (Feb.19, 1895-May 11, 1957) and Sea Harious (Dec. 22, 1899-Mar. 3. 1974...

Katharine Croan Greenough

(Sept. 8, 1888-Dec. 12, 1977). Katharine Foster Croan was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, an...

George W. Stubbs

(Sept., 1837-Mar. 3, 1911). Born in Shelby County, Indiana, George W. Stubbs was study...

PLACES

Lockefield Gardens

Lockefield Gardens was the first major public housing project in Indianapolis. In the mid-1930s New Deal era, the federal Public… Read More »

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Martinsville

The city of Martinsville sits in southcentral , immediately southwest of Indianapolis....

Crown Hill Cemetery

Crown Hill Cemetery was officially incorporated as a nonprofit, nondenominational ceme...

Townships

The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state...

Ravenswood

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

EVENTS

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous and violent labor strikes.… Read More »

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Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 beca...

Anniversary Celebrations

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

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

ORGANIZATIONS

The Clowes Fund

Ph.D., retired director of research, his wife , and their two sons, and George H. A. Clowes Jr., MD, incorporated… Read More »

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Department of Public Safety

Part of the executive branch of Indianapolis-Marion County government, the Department ...

Krannert Charitable Trust

The Krannert Charitable Trust was established in 1960 by a million-dollar gift from In...

Indiana Bell

Now known as AT&T, Indiana Bell was a telecommunications company that served India...

Marion County Sheriff

The office of county sheriff is established by the Indiana Constitution. The first she...

TOPICS

English

Though the English were among the earliest immigrants to arrive in Indianapolis, they never formed a very large proportion of… Read More »

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Nineteenth-Century Music

Indianapolis residents in the 19th century enjoyed an active and participatory musical...

Retailing

The earliest retail businesses in Indianapolis were general stores, farmers’ mar...

Macedonians

Wars, political oppression, and economic instability caused Macedonian individuals of ...

Work Force

Founded in the first two decades of the 19th century, Indianapolis remained a small to...

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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