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John Barrett Cockrum

(Sept. 12, 1857-Apr. 15, 1937). John Barrett Cockrum was recognized as one of the city’s leading corporate lawyers. Born in… Read More »

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William N. Jackson

(June 6, 1809-Dec. 9, 1900). Union Station executive William N. Jackson worked as a yo...

Wilbur David Peat

(Nov. 8, 1898-Dec. 14, 1966). Wilbur David Peat was born in Chengtu, Szechuan, China, ...

John Morton-Finney

(June 25, 1889-Jan. 28-1998). John Morton-Finney was one of seven children born to Geo...

William J. Wallace

(Mar. 16, 1814-Jan. 9, 1894). William J. Wallace was born in County Donegal, Ireland, ...

PLACES

Little Buck Creek Greenway

Little Buck Creek begins in mid-Franklin Township and flows west through Perry Township emptying into White River on Decatur Township’s… Read More »

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White River

The White River begins in Randolph County and flows through 362 miles of Central and S...

Northwest-Riverside

Northwest-Riverside, known as North Indianapolis when first platted in 1873, was origi...

Victory Field

From 1930 to 1996, , located on West 16th Street, was home to the Triple-A . In 1992, ...

Cultural Districts

In 2003, Mayor moved quickly to elevate the status of Indianapolis’ cultural sector ...

EVENTS

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what became known as the Gay Knights… Read More »

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Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

Steven T. Judy Case

The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimpositi...

Police Mutiny

Occasioned by a streetcar strike, the mutiny was the most serious breach of police pro...

ORGANIZATIONS

Starlight Musicals

Each summer for almost 50 years, Starlight Musicals offered Broadway musicals, both recent shows and revivals, as well as occasional… Read More »

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Indiana Transportation Museum

The Indiana Transportation Museum (ITM) is dedicated to Indiana’s transportation her...

Meridian Street United Methodist Church

Meridian Street United Methodist Church is the mother church of Methodism in Indianapo...

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

In the early 20th century, a small Greek community, primarily young men from Tripoli a...

National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP)

In the early 1900s, waves of southern African Americans migrated to the North, some of...

TOPICS

Cemeteries

Prior to 1824, all cemeteries in were rural graveyards often adjacent to churches. One hundred and fifty of these interment… Read More »

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Philanthropy and the Arts

The arts include performing and visual arts organizations, historic preservation, libr...

Engine No. 587

In August 1918, the Baldwin Locomotive Works completed the Lake Erie and Western engin...

Drag Performances and Venues

Indianapolis’ contemporary drag scene traces its roots to the 1960s. However, drag q...

Labor Militancy

In one of the earliest documented labor struggles in Indianapolis, members of the typo...

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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