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Easley Rutland Blackwood Sr.

(June 25, 1903-Mar. 27, 1992). Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Blackwood spent most of his adult life in Indianapolis. After graduating… Read More »

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Oscar Carleton McCulloch

(July 2, 1843-Dec. 10, 1891). Social gospel minister, civic leader, and social worker ...

Allen C. Jeffries Sr.

(July 16, 1910-Dec. 5, 1980). Allen C. Jeffries Sr. was an early American radio journa...

Joe Holiday

(Nov. 6, 1927-June 30, 1990). Joe Holiday was born in Chicago, Illinois, the seventh o...

Nelle Bowman Downey

(July 12, 1876-Sept. 7, 1965). Nelle Bowman was born in Knightstown, Indiana, and move...

PLACES

Monument Circle

The circular street in the center of Mile Square is one of the city’s shortest yet most famous thoroughfares. Planned… Read More »

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Baltimore and Ohio Trail

Repurposed as a recreation rail-trail, in 1994, the vast Baltimore & Ohio railroad...

Woollen’s Garden

Woollen’s Garden of Birds and Botany, its formal name, is a 55-acre city park that i...

DigIndy

The Indianapolis sewer system was originally built as a combined sewer system. Common ...

Crazy Al’s

Al Finch established Crazy Al’s, a restaurant and music venue, in 1973, at 5408 Nort...

EVENTS

Celebration Of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconciliation. Light of the World… Read More »

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USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

In a scandal that rocked the sports world, top executives at one of America’s most p...

Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political ac...

Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, In...

Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rej...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana Crossdresser Society

The Indiana Crossdresser Society (IXE) served gender non-conforming Hoosiers by providing social opportunities and support to individuals who struggled with… Read More »

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Englewood Christian Church

Englewood Christian Church began in 1895 with 36 members on Rural Street on the easter...

Department of Public Works

Part of the executive branch, the Department of Public Works is the largest of the dep...

Broadmoor Country Club

In 1922, several Jewish businessmen organized a social and sporting club for the Jewis...

English Hotel and Opera House

, Indianapolis businessman, congressman, and vice-presidential candidate in 1880...

TOPICS

Shopping Malls

The downtown department stores that evolved out of general stores grew to dominate Indianapolis’ retail shopping scene until the middle… Read More »

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Higher Education

Indianapolis boasts a large array of post-secondary institutions, extending from tradi...

Macedonians

Wars, political oppression, and economic instability caused Macedonian individuals of ...

Religion and Social Services

From the earliest churches in Indianapolis religion and social services have existed i...

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is the oldest and only American political party in continuous exi...

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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