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Robert L. Hoover

(Jan. 6, 1898-Dec. 30, 1981). A newspaper reporter who covered the era of bank robberies in the 1930s, Robert L.… Read More »

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William J. Wallace

(Mar. 16, 1814-Jan. 9, 1894). William J. Wallace was born in County Donegal, Ireland, ...

Andrew Jacobs Jr.

(Feb. 24, 1932 – Dec. 28, 2013). Known for his social liberalism and fiscal hawkish ...

Christopher Bush Coleman

(Apr. 24, 1875-June 25, 1944). A native of Springfield, Illinois, where he was educate...

Sarkes Tarzian

(Oct. 5, 1900-Oct. 7, 1987). Born in Kharpoot, Armenia, where his father was a busines...

PLACES

Stockyards

In 1876, Indianapolis financed the construction of the Union Railroad Transfer and Stock Yards Company, which comprised the first public… Read More »

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Emerson Heights

Emerson Heights is a neighborhood bounded by 10th Street to the north, Michigan Street...

Fletcher Place

Fletcher Place is a southeast historic district bounded by East Street, I-65/70, the C...

Fidelity—AFNB—Chase Building

Located in the northeast quadrant of at Market Street (101 Monument Circle), the Fidel...

Millersville

A northeast side neighborhood centered near the intersection of Millersville Road and ...

EVENTS

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherded its growth for 12 years. In… Read More »

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Battle of Pogue’s Run

The Battle of Pogue’s Run is the derisive name that the gave to events surrounding a...

Presidential Election of 1896

Set against a backdrop of economic depression, the 1896 campaign focused on the resolu...

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 ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Park Tudor School

Park Tudor School, located at 7200 North College Avenue, took its present name and was formed in 1970 as the… Read More »

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The Mind Trust

The Mind Trust is an Indianapolis-based, education nonprofit organization. It aims to ...

Episcopalians

The principal characteristics which distinguish the Episcopal church from other denomi...

Ascend Indiana

Established in 2016, Ascend Indiana serves as the talent and workforce development ini...

American Fletcher National Bank

, who arrived in Indianapolis from Vermont in 1831, opened a bank in a one-room office...

TOPICS

Social Work

Social work in the 19th century was generally a volunteer activity, carried out through informal networks and the Indianapolis Benevolent… Read More »

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Automobile Industry

Indianapolis was an early center for automobile manufacturing and design. For a brief ...

Early Art Schools of Central Indiana

Traveling portrait painters may have been the earliest artists in Indianapolis. Portra...

Art Exhibitions

The had its first art exhibition in 1883. Supervised by local painter and art instruct...

Recycling

Indianapolis has a dismal history with recycling. It did not become a priority until t...

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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