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L. Ert Slack

(Oct. 8, 1874-Feb. 24, 1952). Born and raised in Johnson County, Indiana, Lemuel Ertus Slack moved to Indianapolis as a… Read More »

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Frederick Polley

(Aug. 15, 1875-Sept. 9, 1957). Frederick Polley was born in Union City, Indiana. His a...

George Tompkins

(Nov. 20, 1902-Mar. 16, 1922). George Tompkins was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, where ...

Glenn W. Irwin Jr.

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

Bernard Vonnegut

(Aug. 8, 1855-Aug. 7, 1908). The second son of Indianapolis merchant and his wife Katr...

PLACES

Johnson County

Johnson County, located south of Indianapolis, is named after John Johnson, the first Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.… Read More »

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Little Buck Creek Greenway

Little Buck Creek begins in mid-Franklin Township and flows west through Perry Townshi...

Boone County

Boone County’s proximity to the capital has been an important factor in the area’s...

USS Indianapolis Memorial

In 1930, construction began on a new heavy cruiser for the U.S. Navy. It was the secon...

House Of Blue Lights

Millionaire Skiles Edward Test was president of Indianapolis Motor Inns, part-owner of...

EVENTS

Soap Box Derby

The Indianapolis Soap Box Derby began in 1934, one year after the initial race was held in Dayton, Ohio. From… Read More »

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Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate dev...

Municipal Election of 1991

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

Michael Taylor Case

Michael Taylor Jr., a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot and killed on September 24, 19...

World War I

Indianapolis experienced profound changes during World War I. The societal transformat...

ORGANIZATIONS

International School of Indiana

The International School of Indiana (ISI), located in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers an experience to students not easily found in the… Read More »

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Merchants National Bank

Businessmen David Macy, Volney T. Malott, Alexander Metzger, and brothers Henry and Au...

Marion County Bar Association

“Fairness, Justice and Equality” has been the motto of the Marion County Bar Assoc...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills

Real Silk began operations in 1922 under the direction of J. A. and L. L. Goodman. At ...

Indianapolis Medical Society

The Indianapolis Medical Society (IMS) was founded in 1848 as the city’s first local...

TOPICS

Lutherans

Although Lutherans from Maryland settled in Marion County around 1830, the first Lutheran churches did not appear until 1836 when… Read More »

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Irish

Individuals of Irish ancestry were among the earliest settlers in Indiana’s capital....

Kessler’s Boulevard and Park System

Landscape architect and urban planner (1862-1923) of St. Louis, Missouri, created the ...

Copperheads

During the , the “Copperheads” were Northern Democrats who opposed United States g...

Philanthropy and Government

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

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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