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Grant Wright Christian

Born on July 17, 1911, near Edinburgh, Indiana, Grant Wright Christian graduated from the in Indianapolis in 1933. His instructors… Read More »

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William Conner

(Dec. 10, 1777-Aug. 28, 1855). Born in the Moravian missionary village of Lichtenau in...

Marino Priori

(Mar. 24, 1878-June 11, 1946). Founding pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish, Marino ...

Richard Lieber

(Sept. 5, 1869-Apr. 15, 1944). Born into an affluent family in St. Johann, the Saarlan...

Rudolf Schwarz

(June 1866-Apr. 14, 1912). Born in Vienna, Austria, Schwarz attended the Vienna Academ...

PLACES

Avondale Meadows

Avondale Meadows is an eastside neighborhood, formerly known as the Meadows, bounded by Fall Creek, Sherman Drive, and 38th and… Read More »

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Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

On September 23, 1851, the Presbytery of Muncie met at the home of early Indianapolis ...

Boone County

Boone County’s proximity to the capital has been an important factor in the area’s...

House Of Blue Lights

Millionaire Skiles Edward Test was president of Indianapolis Motor Inns, part-owner of...

Meridian Park

Meridian Park is an early-20th -century residential neighborhood sitting three miles n...

EVENTS

Spanish-American War

Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15, 1898, sinking of the USS… Read More »

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Broad Ripple Art Fair

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

Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when t...

Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

ORGANIZATIONS

Dramatic Club

In 1889, 25 young women from the city’s leading families formed an amateur theatrical group called the Matinee Club. The… Read More »

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Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science)

In the 1880s, the then-new denomination Christian Science first became known to Indian...

Chamber of Commerce

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

Columbia Club

The Columbia Club is a private club situated on in downtown Indianapolis. The current ...

Applied Energy Service Corporation

Applied Energy Service Corporation (AES) is the successor to Indianapolis Power and Li...

TOPICS

Budget Process

The budget process determines the unified budget of Marion County and the City of Indianapolis, Special Service Districts, and Municipal… Read More »

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Hampton Family Band

The Hampton Family is an African American family of jazz musicians whose individual me...

English

Though the English were among the earliest immigrants to arrive in Indianapolis, they ...

Higher Education

Indianapolis boasts a large array of post-secondary institutions, extending from tradi...

Muslims

The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s popu...

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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