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Thomas C. Hasbrook

(July 29, 1920-Oct. 5, 1995). One of the key political figures in Indianapolis’s rebirth during the 1960s, Thomas Hasbrook was… Read More »

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Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard

(Sept. 1, 1868-Dec. 26, 1930). Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard’s cartoon creation, Abe ...

Mary Stewart Carey

Born on March 5, 1859, in Greensburg, Indiana, Mary Stewart Carey and her family moved...

George Tompkins

(Nov. 20, 1902-Mar. 16, 1922). George Tompkins was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, where ...

Hettie Brewer

Hethe “Hettie” Helen Johnson was born on March 7, 1875, in Bowling Green, Kentucky...

PLACES

West Newton

West Newton’s approximate boundaries are Mendenhall Road on the north, Goose Creek on the east, Milton Street on the south,… Read More »

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Wonderland Amusement Park

Milwaukee and Indianapolis investors established the Wonderland Construction Company i...

Midtown

The neighborhood colloquially known as Midtown is a historically African American neig...

Indiana State Library and Historical Building

The Indiana State Library and Historical Building was the first permanent home of the ...

Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area

A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is a federal classification used to identify one...

EVENTS

Sylvia Likens Murder Case

In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of their children, Sylvia Marie, 16, and Jenny… Read More »

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Railroad Track Elevation

The proposal to elevate steam railway lines over city streets in the was a significant...

Civil War Treason Trials

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

Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political ac...

Spanish-American War

Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15...

ORGANIZATIONS

Stokely-Van Camp

Stokely-Van Camp is the successor to Van Camp Packing Company, an Indianapolis packer founded in 1861, and Stokely Brothers and… Read More »

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Chamber of Commerce

Early organizations to promote economic growth in Indianapolis were the , founded...

Marmon-Herrington

Formed on March 13, 1931, the Marmon-Herrington Company, Inc., was the continuation of...

Indiana Gas Company

Indiana Gas began as the Indiana Gas & Water Company, which was formed in Septembe...

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Benjamin Moredecai, Edward Stern, and Gregory Poggin founded Indiana Repertory Theatre...

TOPICS

Air Quality

There is little evidence that air pollution was ever considered a significant problem in Indianapolis from the late 1800s through… Read More »

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Alternative Schools

Alternative schools provide options within the public educational system to students a...

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region o...

Gatling Gun

The Gatling Gun was an early rapid-firing weapon, or machine gun, invented by . Gatlin...

Bowling

Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepi...

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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