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Gustave A. Efroymson

(Jan. 21, 1870 – Nov. 3, 1946). Gustave Efroymson was a businessman, philanthropist, and champion for justice who was active… Read More »

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Ferguson Brothers

Denver Darious (Feb.19, 1895-May 11, 1957) and Sea Harious (Dec. 22, 1899-Mar. 3. 1974...

John F. Buchanan

The son of Frank and Fannie L. Fleming, John F. Buchanan was born on November 9, 1895,...

Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard

(Sept. 1, 1868-Dec. 26, 1930). Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard’s cartoon creation, Abe ...

Thomas Andrews Hendricks

(Sept. 7, 1819-Nov 25, 1885). Thomas Hendricks was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, and...

PLACES

Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is the headquarters for the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, a Masonic organization. The structure, the… Read More »

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Indiana State Library

The largest and one of the oldest libraries in the state, the Indiana State Library wa...

Whitestown

Whitestown is a community in southeast corner of in Worth Township, approximately 22 m...

Belt Line Railroad

Completed in 1878, the Belt Line Railroad over many decades has served as a supplement...

Military Park

Bounded by West, New York, and Blackford streets and the , the 14-acre park is the old...

EVENTS

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Indianapolis for 10 days… Read More »

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Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American ...

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War divided Indianapolis as no conflict had since the Civil War. The city ...

Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally schedu...

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

ORGANIZATIONS

Children’s Express/Y-Press

Children’s Express/Y-Press was a non-profit Indianapolis-based youth-media news organization that documented stories of young people and the adults who affected… Read More »

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Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum existed for years more in name than reality. In time though, ...

P. R. Mallory and Company

Brooklyn, New York native Philip Rogers Mallory founded P. R. Mallory and Company in 1...

Contemporary Club of Indianapolis

Organized at the home of Theodore and on June 27, 1890, the Contemporary Club’s obje...

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

The first Indianapolis branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also...

TOPICS

Indiana AIDS Memorial

Located on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery, the Indiana AIDS Memorial is the first permanent AIDS memorial installation in… Read More »

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Arab Americans

Arabic-speaking people began settling in Indianapolis in the late 1800s. Coming mainly...

Bowling

Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepi...

Street Paving Methods

Indianapolis streets originally consisted of dirt paths hewn from the forest, in which...

Sculpture

Through the years, public sculpture in Indianapolis, often quite visible but largely u...

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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