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William John Brown

Born on August 15, 1805, in Mason County, Kentucky, Brown moved with his parents to Clermont County, Ohio, in 1808.… Read More »

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Virginia Dill McCarty

(Dec. 15, 1924-May 26, 2006). Born in Plainfield, Indiana, Virginia Ann Dill McCarty g...

John Bamber Hickam

(Aug. 10, 1914-Feb. 9, 1970). Physician, medical investigator, educator, and administr...

Grace Giddings Julian Clarke

(Sept. 11, 1865-June 18, 1938). Grace Julian was born in Centerville, Indiana, the dau...

Ikko Matsumoto

(Sept. 14, 1863-Dec. 14, 1935). Ikko Yahe was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he apprentic...

PLACES

Acton

Located near the intersection of Acton and McGregor roads, Acton was platted in October 1852 as a stop on the… Read More »

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Indianapolis Art Center

An art study group for adults was created in 1934 after 10 founding female members met...

Bosart Brown

Bosart Brown neighborhood is bounded by Michigan Street to the north, Washington Stree...

Shortridge High School

Although Indianapolis was served by several private academies in the first half of the...

Illinois Central Gulf Railroad

The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad that served Indianapolis is a composite of several ...

EVENTS

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted continuously at the since its inception in… Read More »

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Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. T...

Steven T. Judy Case

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

Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indi...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Indianapolis has always had an impressive jazz scene, with greats such as , Slide Hampton, and all getting their starts… Read More »

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Resort Condominiums International

Indianapolis-based Resort Condominiums International (RCI), a leisure services company...

Victory Corps

Organized by the federal government and administered by the United States Office of Ed...

Indy Police Athletic & Activities League

Officer Forrest Higgs organized the first Police Athletic League (PAL) club at Rhodius...

H. Lieber Company

Art dealer and photo supplier. Herman Lieber immigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, from Duss...

TOPICS

Public Utilities

Public utility services are of recent origin, gradually evolving into their current form over the last century or so. Indianapolis… Read More »

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Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

Over 1,000 archaeological sites are recorded in Indianapolis and Marion County. The ma...

Children’s Literature

Indianapolis has long been a center for children’s literature, primarily because...

Minigov

When was considered during the 1969 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Rep...

Philanthropy and Recreation

Parks and recreation have been, and continue to be, the recipients of philanthropy in ...

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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