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Sid Collins

(July 17, 1922-May 2, 1977). Born Sidney Cahn in Indianapolis, Collins, as a youth, assisted his father in a family-owned… Read More »

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Marguerite Lilly Noyes

(Mar. 1, 1884-May 17, 1973). Marguerite Lilly was born in Indianapolis to Rosalie Bell...

Felrath Hines

(Nov. 5, 1913-Oct. 3, 1993). In addition to being a dedicated artist throughout his li...

Harry T. Ice

(Oct. 17, 1904-Sept. 8, 1982). Born in Paulding, Ohio, Harry T. Ice moved to Indianapo...

Glenn W. Irwin Jr.

(Jul. 18, 1920-Aug. 23, 2012). Born in Roachdale, Indiana, Glenn W. Irwin Jr. attended...

PLACES

Meridian Hills

Located just north of the White River, Meridian Hills, bounded by Williams Creek, College Avenue, 71st and 64th streets, and… Read More »

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Belt Line Railroad

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

Forest Manor

Forest Manor is a northeast side neighborhood bounded by 38th Street, Hawthorne Lane, ...

Stockyards

In 1876, Indianapolis financed the construction of the Union Railroad Transfer and Sto...

Lockerbie Marketplace

Originally identified as Block 22 on 1821 plan for Indianapolis, Sears, Roebuck and ...

EVENTS

Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shooting of an Indianapolis police officer. On the evening… Read More »

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Tally Sheet Forgeries

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

Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

Blizzard of 1978

The worst blizzard in Indianapolis history battered the city and most of Indiana on Ja...

Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

ORGANIZATIONS

WIFE

Formerly WISH AM-FM, WIFE was purchased by Omaha radio owner Don Burden’s Star Stations in 1963. Operating at 1310 AM… Read More »

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Courts in Marion County

Indianapolis is a center of justice as the site of federal, state, and county courts. ...

Department of Public Safety

Part of the executive branch of Indianapolis-Marion County government, the Department ...

F. C. Tucker Company

Illinois native and DePauw University graduate Frederick Caldwell Tucker Sr. founded t...

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir was formed in 1883 and has since earned an internati...

TOPICS

School Districts

Provided for by state law, school districts are legally distinct from the municipal or township governments within which they operate.… Read More »

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Wooton Patent Desks

The elaborately crafted Wooton Patent Desk was the creation of William S. Wooton who, ...

Minigov

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

Parks and Greenspaces

Indianapolis residents are served by more than 200 parks and over 11,000 acres of gree...

Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

In the fall of 1903, Hoosier native and then-governor of the Alaska Territory John Bra...

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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