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Richard Osborne Ristine

(Jan. 19, 1920-Jun. 20, 2009). Born in Indianapolis and raised in Crawfordsville, Ristine graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta… Read More »

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Evelyn Fortune

(Sept. 30, 1887- July 1, 1997). Evelyn Fortune was born in Indianapolis to , president...

John Herbert Dillinger

(June 23, 1903-July 22, 1934). Born in Indianapolis to grocer John W. and Mollie Lanca...

Edwin May

(July 23, 1823-Feb. 27, 1880). Architect of the current Indiana and numerous county co...

James Irving Holcomb

(May 1, 1876-Apr. 8, 1962). Born in LaSalle, Illinois, to William and Sarah (Doubler) ...

PLACES

Crown Hill Cemetery

Crown Hill Cemetery was officially incorporated as a nonprofit, nondenominational cemetery on September 25, 1863. Prior to Crown Hill, Greenlawn… Read More »

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Broad Ripple

Broad Ripple is a northeast neighborhood bounded by , Evanston Avenue, Kessler Bouleva...

Townships

The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state...

Augusta

Formerly a village, Augusta is a neighborhood in Pike township located just north of 7...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

EVENTS

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »

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Vietnam War

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

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

Talbot Street Art Fair

Originally held on Mother’s Day weekend in 1956, a group of students from the initia...

Butler Relays

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Walker Building was erected in 1927, eight years after the death of , founder of the Madam C. J.… Read More »

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City-County Council

The City-County Council is a legislative body for Marion County. When took effect in i...

Community Leaders Allied for Superior Schools (CLASS)

During the 1980s, a cadre of Indianapolis business and civic leaders, headed by and , ...

Westview Hospital

Until the 1970s, local medical doctors did not accept osteopathic methods of treatment...

Charles Mayer and Company

Charles Mayer left his native Germany at age 19 to start his own business after he had...

TOPICS

Tribe of Ishmael

Reverend , became interested in the poor of Indianapolis and how society could provide relief for them. McCulloch served both… Read More »

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Literacy

Census data shows a continuous decline in the percentage of Indianapolis residents rep...

Child Welfare

Child welfare services have evolved throughout Indiana statehood, with a mix of public...

Soil and Groundwater Contamination

Marion County has typical urban levels of soil contamination, and potable groundwater ...

Special Education

Some Indianapolis children received special education services even before the city ha...

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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