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Lowell Nussbaum

(Nov. 6, 1901-Nov. 19, 1987). Born in Marion, Indiana, Lowell Nussbaum began his journalism career while still in high school,… Read More »

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Edward Henry Ziegner

(Aug. 8, 1920 -June 22, 1993). An Indianapolis native, Edward Henry Ziegner graduated ...

George Francis McGinnis

(Mar. 19, 1826-May 29, 1910). Union Army general George Francis McGinnis was born in B...

William Robeson Holloway

(Dec. 6, 1836-Dec. 10, 1911). Born in Richmond, Indiana, William Robeson Holloway was ...

Frank Martin McHale

(Mar. 4, 1891-Jan. 26, 1975). Attorney, businessman, and state and national Democratic...

PLACES

Crispus Attucks High School

Crispus Attucks High School was the city’s response to pressure to segregate public secondary education. In the 1920s, most of… Read More »

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Merchants Plaza

Merchants Plaza, also known as Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, as well as PNC Center, is a...

Nora

Nora is a northside neighborhood originally centered in the vicinity of Westfield Boul...

Indiana State Library and Historical Building

The Indiana State Library and Historical Building was the first permanent home of the ...

300 North Meridian

300 North Meridian is a 27-story structure, begun by Browning Investments in 1987 and ...

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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U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners

United States v. Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, w...

NCAA Basketball Finals

By 2020, the city of Indianapolis had hosted the National Collegiate Athletic Associat...

Professional All-Star Basketball Games

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

USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

In a scandal that rocked the sports world, top executives at one of America’s most p...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Contemporary

Established in 2001 as an arts-based organization, the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (iMOCA) was dedicated to showcasing artwork made… Read More »

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IndyHumane

In 1905, nine concerned citizens founded the Humane Society of Indianapolis to prevent...

Long’s Bakery

Long’s Bakery is a local staple known for its signature hot, glazed donuts. Carl and...

Sigma Gamma Rho

African American educators Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, ...

Jenn-Air Corporation

Founded by Ohio native Louis J. Jenn in 1947 following its move to Indianapolis, Jenn ...

TOPICS

Hospitals

During much of the 19th, century hospitals offered few advantages to the sick and suffering. Doctors treated most patients in… Read More »

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Mortality And Morbidity

The Indianapolis Board of Health began publishing annual health statistics, including ...

Air Quality

There is little evidence that air pollution was ever considered a significant problem ...

Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

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

Teacher Unions

Two fundamentally different national organizations serve as advocates for educators...

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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