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Graham Edward Martin

(Jan. 18, 1919-May 9, 2006). Graham E. Martin was born in Tobacco City, Tennessee. He later moved to Indianapolis and… Read More »

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Harry T. Ice

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

Nathaniel N. Morris

(May 31, 1857-Apr. 12, 1903). Nathaniel N. Morris was born in Coloma, California. His ...

Thomas Andrews Hendricks

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

Delavan Smith

(Dec. 28, 1861-Aug. 25, 1922). Delavan Smith was born in Cincinnati to William Henry a...

PLACES

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale District grew up around . Its proximity to… Read More »

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Cummins Indianapolis Distribution Headquarters

Founded in 1919, Cummins, Inc. is a global power technology leader based in Columbus, ...

300 North Meridian

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

Maywood

Maywood is a Wayne Township neighborhood centered near the intersection of Kentucky an...

Mapleton-Fall Creek

Mapleton-Fall Creek is a northside neighborhood bounded by 38th Street, Fall Creek Par...

EVENTS

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reconstruction, was born to James H.… Read More »

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Fiesta Indianapolis

Fiesta Indianapolis celebrates the cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain...

Fall Creek Massacre

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

Tenth Pan American Games

In 1984, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) urged Indianapolis to bid for the ...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

ORGANIZATIONS

Bridgeport Brass

Olin Brass began as Bridgeport Brass, which was founded in 1865 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The company remained in that state… Read More »

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Women’s Voluntary Organizations

Women have founded and volunteered for a wide range of recreational, educational, and ...

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) was founded by , an accomplished businesswoma...

Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Walker Building was erected in 1927, eight years after the death of , founder of t...

Sigma Gamma Rho

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

TOPICS

Cable Television

Cable television sends and receives television signals through coaxial cable instead of over the air. A master antenna or satellite… Read More »

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Historic Preservation

The goal of historic preservation is to preserve and maintain significant structures o...

Brewing Industry

During the 19th century and into the first decades of the 20th century, beer brewing i...

Philanthropy and Government

The nonprofit and government sectors continuously complement, collaborate, and compete...

Women and African Americans in Public Safety

Women and African Americans have made contributions to public safety in Indianapolis f...

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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