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Berry Robinson Sulgrove

(Mar. 16, 1827-Feb. 20, 1890). Berry Robinson Sulgrove was born in Indianapolis. The son of James and Catherine Sulgrove, he… Read More »

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Amelia R. Keller

(Jan. 12, 1871-Jan. 28, 1943). One of the first women physicians to practice in Indian...

Roscoe Turner

(Sept. 29, 1895-June 23, 1970). One of America’s greatest air racing pilots, Roscoe ...

Bernard Vonnegut

(Aug. 8, 1855-Aug. 7, 1908). The second son of Indianapolis merchant and his wife Katr...

Spurgeon Davenport

(May 4, 1911-Dec. 21, 2003). Born in Rome, Georgia, Davenport was the first Afric...

PLACES

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

(1230 North Delaware Street). Designed by architect Herman T. Brandt in the Italianate style popular in the late 19th century,… Read More »

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Cultural Districts

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

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site

The Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site stands at 17th and Broadway where, on Apr...

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale Dis...

Crispus Attucks High School

Crispus Attucks High School was the city’s response to pressure to segregate public ...

EVENTS

Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American track and field competition. Phillips had won… Read More »

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500 Festival

In 1957, four civic-minded businessmen–former Indianapolis mayor ; Joe Quinn, Safety...

Street Railway Strikes

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

Broad Ripple Art Fair

On May 23, 1971, the first Broad Ripple Art Fair (BRAF) took place on a concrete parki...

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a s...

ORGANIZATIONS

The Julian Center

The Julian Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for domestic abuse survivors in Indiana. It is… Read More »

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WTLC

WTLC made its debut on 105.7 FM in January 1968 when a group of Marion County Democrat...

Grand Body Of The Sisters Of Charity

The Grand Body of the Sisters of Charity (GBSC), not to be confused with Catholic wome...

WNDE

On November 4, 1924, Clem Portman, John Tribby, Hobart Ashlock, and Frank Sharp introd...

ExactTarget

Early digital marketing company. Recognizing the potential of targeted email marketing...

TOPICS

Teacher Unions

Two fundamentally different national organizations serve as advocates for educators’ interests. The National Education Association (NEA) is open to all… Read More »

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Indy Bag Ladies

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

Golden Age of Indiana Literature

The “Golden Age of Indiana Literature” refers to a period extending roughly from 1...

School Districts

Provided for by state law, school districts are legally distinct from the municipal or...

Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

In the fall of 1903, Hoosier native and then-governor of the Alaska Territory John Bra...

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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