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Janet Payne Bowles

Born on June 29, 1873, in Indianapolis, Bowles graduated from Indianapolis (later ) in 1890. After her marriage in 1895… Read More »

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Richard Buckner Gruelle

(Feb. 22, 1851-Nov. 8, 1914). Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Richard Gruelle was an auth...

Oliver Hampton Smith

(Oct. 23, 1794-Mar. 19, 1859). Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of Quaker stock, Ol...

Walter Bruetsch

Born on November 25, 1896, and educated in Heidelberg, Germany, Bruetsch became a scho...

Charles Joseph Fiscus

(May 26, 1861-Feb. 6, 1884). Portrait and genre artist Charles Joseph (C. J.) Fiscus w...

PLACES

Westfield

Westfield is located in western , nine miles north of Indianapolis. In 1832, the area not yet defined as Westfield… Read More »

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Stout Field

On Indianapolis’ southwest side, Stout Field lies west of Holt Road and north and so...

Wanamaker

Wanamaker is a Franklin Township community centered at the intersection of Southeaster...

Central Canal Corridor

The Indianapolis Central Canal Corridor lies along the Canal Walk, a 3-mile pedestrian...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

EVENTS

Blizzard of 1978

The worst blizzard in Indianapolis history battered the city and most of Indiana on January 25-27. The “Great Blizzard of… Read More »

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Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase i...

Lynching of William Keemer

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

Townsend Recovery Plan Convention

The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organiza...

Michael Taylor Case

Michael Taylor Jr., a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot and killed on September 24, 19...

ORGANIZATIONS

John Birch Society

The John Birch Society is a nationwide organization dedicated to freeing the United States from the threat of a communist… Read More »

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Coburn Place

Coburn Place was created in 1996 as a result of the Safe Haven Campaign to address the...

St. George Syrian Orthodox Church

The first known Arabic-speaking Orthodox Christians came to central Indiana from Leban...

Patachou, Inc.

Patachou Incorporated serves as the umbrella organization for the brand of farm-to-tab...

Anthem, Inc.

One of the largest health benefits providers in the United States, Anthem, Inc. was es...

TOPICS

Retailing

The earliest retail businesses in Indianapolis were general stores, farmers’ markets, and workshops. Currency was not widely available in the… Read More »

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Recycling

Indianapolis has a dismal history with recycling. It did not become a priority until t...

Feminist Movement (1960–1985)

In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion o...

Social Work

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

Alternative Medicine

Because of the harsh remedies of bloodletting and purging employed during the early 19...

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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