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PEOPLE

James O. Ritchey

Born on Feb. 1, 1891 on a farm in Carroll County, Indiana, James O. Ritchey earned his B.S. (1916) and… Read More »

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John Coburn

(Oct. 27, 1825-Jan. 28, 1908). Born in Indianapolis, Coburn received his education in ...

Ferdinand Schaefer

(Dec. 11, 1861-Apr. 18, 1953). Born in Dotzheim, Germany, Ferdinand Schaefer attended ...

Ronald D. Palamara

(Jan. 13, 1939-Jan. 23, 1985). An Indianapolis native, Palamara graduated from Cathedr...

Owen Joseph Bush

Born on October 8, 1887, and a native of the eastside of Indianapolis, Bush began his ...

PLACES

Northwest-Riverside

Northwest-Riverside, known as North Indianapolis when first platted in 1873, was originally an industrial area with a small residential population.… Read More »

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Hamilton County

Hamilton County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County to the north and part of the...

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

(1230 North Delaware Street). Designed by architect Herman T. Brandt in the Italianate...

White River State Park

In 1979, Indianapolis civic leaders set out to create a new state park to celebrate In...

Five Points

An early settlement in , Five Points derives its name from the angled intersection of ...

EVENTS

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherded its growth for 12 years. In… Read More »

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Heartland International Film Festival

Heartland Film Festival, established in 1991, began with a question that its founder, ...

Circle City Classic

Circle City Classic is a weekend celebration of African American achievements, culmina...

Battle of Pogue’s Run

The Battle of Pogue’s Run is the derisive name that the gave to events surrounding a...

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War divided Indianapolis as no conflict had since the Civil War. The city ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Jungclaus-Campbell Company

The Jungclaus-Campbell Company is the oldest general contractor in Indianapolis and one of the oldest in the nation. It has… Read More »

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The Clowes Fund

Ph.D., retired director of research, his wife , and their two sons, and George H. A. C...

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church grew out of a Bible class convened by physician at the home ...

Merchants National Bank

Businessmen David Macy, Volney T. Malott, Alexander Metzger, and brothers Henry and Au...

Indy Police Athletic & Activities League

Officer Forrest Higgs organized the first Police Athletic League (PAL) club at Rhodius...

TOPICS

Judaism

Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over its long history. Although Jewish religion is not… Read More »

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Nineteenth-Century Music

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

Religion and Race

Race has been a public issue in Indianapolis from the city’s earliest years. Num...

Streetcars

The streets of Indianapolis have known three kinds of externally guided vehicles offer...

Indy Bag Ladies

The Indy Bag Ladies is a fundraising and activist organization working for the treatme...

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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