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Thomas Carr Howe

(Aug. 5, 1867-May 4, 1934). A native of Clark County, Indiana, Thomas Carr Howe moved to Indianapolis in 1889. He… Read More »

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Daniel Efroymson

(Sept. 28, 1941 – Nov. 30, 1999). Daniel Efroymson was a financier, lawyer, civic le...

Calvin Fletcher

(Feb. 4, 1798-May 26, 1866). Early settler, lawyer, banker, civic leader, and diarist,...

Helene Louise Hibben

(Nov. 18, 1882–Mar. 18, 1968). Helene Louise Hibben was born in Indianapolis to Thom...

Calvin Sargent Hamilton

(Dec. 12, 1924-May 27, 1997). Calvin Sargent Hamilton was born in Lakeland, Florida to...

PLACES

Woollen’s Garden

Woollen’s Garden of Birds and Botany, its formal name, is a 55-acre city park that includes a 38-acre state-dedicated nature… Read More »

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Wayne Township

Wayne Township is a western Marion County township, bounded by 38th Street, Belmont Av...

Strawtown

Strawtown is located at the site of a former Native American village east of Cicero an...

Irvington

Irvington is an eastside neighborhood bounded roughly by 10th Street, Arlington Avenue...

Lilly Endowment Building

The Lilly Endowment Building at 2801 North Meridian Street was originally the home off...

EVENTS

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, toured the United States in 1921 as a… Read More »

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Professional All-Star Basketball Games

Indianapolis had hosted three professional basketball All-Star Games. The inaugural Am...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Marian Mcfadden Memorial Lecture

Upon her death in 1975, Marian McFadden, director of the from 1944 to 1955, left over ...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association

Established in 2002, the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association, or IDADA as it was commonly known, was a 501(c)(6)… Read More »

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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, one of the nation’s most versatile professional...

El Sol de Tala Restaurant

Maria Taylor opened El Sol Restaurant at 2444 E. Washington Street on March 26, 1978. ...

Emerson Theater

On December 11, 1927, Albert H. Heady opened the Eastland Theater at 4630 East 10th St...

Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum existed for years more in name than reality. In time though, ...

TOPICS

Bowling

Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepins and skittles. Often associated with taverns and… Read More »

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Social Services In Schools

Before the 20th century, private charity organizations customarily provided social ser...

Parks and Greenspaces

Indianapolis residents are served by more than 200 parks and over 11,000 acres of gree...

Histories of Indianapolis

The historiography of the Hoosier capital begins with a “Historical Sketch of Indian...

Early Childhood Education

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

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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