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Evelyn Fortune

(Sept. 30, 1887- July 1, 1997). Evelyn Fortune was born in Indianapolis to , president of the Indianapolis Telephone Company… Read More »

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Mercer M. Mance

(Dec. 23, 1910-Oct. 17, 1990). Mercer M. Mance was born and raised in Beaufort, South ...

Fraze Donnelly Berlin 

(June 6, 1905-May 20, 1963). Euphrasia Louise Donnelly was born in Indianapolis to Mau...

Hampton Sisters

Aletra Hampton (Oct. 8, 1915 – Nov. 13, 2007); Carmelita Hampton (Nov. 16, 1916 – ...

Nellie Simmons Meier

(Nov. 10, 1862-Mar. 24, 1944). Nellie Palmer Simmons Meier was an internationally know...

PLACES

Fidelity—AFNB—Chase Building

Located in the northeast quadrant of at Market Street (101 Monument Circle), the Fidelity–AFNB—Chase Bank Building was designed by the… Read More »

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Stout Field

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

One America Tower

At 38 stories, One America Tower (One America Square, formerly AUL Tower), surpassed t...

Old Northside

Bounded by 16th Street, Bellefontaine Street, I-65, and Pennsylvania Street, the area ...

Belt Line Railroad

Completed in 1878, the Belt Line Railroad over many decades has served as a supplement...

EVENTS

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U.S.-led coalition of Arab and… Read More »

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Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rej...

Civil War Treason Trials

The Indianapolis military-commission “treason trials” of 1864 arose from the threa...

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted ...

Street Railway Strikes

During the 70-plus years that Indianapolis had operating , it experienced two major st...

ORGANIZATIONS

Woman’s Department Club

along with 10 other women organized the Woman’s Department Club in 1912 (established January 22, 1912, organized February 29, 1912,… Read More »

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William B. Burford Printing Company

The Burford Printing Company had its beginnings in the 1860s in a partnership between ...

United Airlines Indianapolis Maintenance Center

United Airlines began construction of a proposed $800-million aircraft maintenance fac...

Union Federal Savings Bank

Union Federal Savings Bank traces its origins to 1887 when it began as the Indianola B...

WRTV

Consolidated Television and Radio Broadcasters, Inc., parent of WFBM radio and headed ...

TOPICS

Boxing

Very little is known about boxing in early- and mid-19th century Indianapolis. Professional boxing was not yet organized. At that… Read More »

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Automobile Culture

The automobile has changed every American city throughout the 20th century, those of m...

Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education programs provide children between ages zero and eight (Infan...

Seals and Flags

The county commissioners adopted the first Seal of Marion County on April 17, 1822. Th...

Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

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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