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Christel DeHaan

(Oct. 20, 1942-June 6, 2020). Christel DeHaan was a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded and, upon its sale in 1996,… Read More »

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Charles Evans

(Nov. 13, 1850-Feb. 8, 1935). Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and educated in the publi...

Fabien Sevitzky

(Sept. 30, 1893-Feb. 3, 1967). Born in Russia, Fabien Sevitzky was the nephew of famou...

Daniel McCauley

(Sept. 8, 1839-Apr. 1894). A native of New York, Daniel McCauley, whose name appeared ...

Dorothy Morlan

(May 25, 1882-Oct. 25, 1967). Born in Salem, Ohio, Dorothy Morlan lived most of her ad...

PLACES

Arsenal Technical High School

Formerly a military arsenal from 1864 to 1903, Arsenal Technical High School opened as a public high school in 1912.… Read More »

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Northwest-Riverside

Northwest-Riverside, known as North Indianapolis when first platted in 1873, was origi...

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a northside community roughly bounded by the on the north and west, Ke...

Cumberland

On July 7, 1831, the town of Cumberland was platted on land owned by Samuel Fullen and...

Newby Oval

Indianapolis bicycle chain manufacturer and cycling enthusiast devised a plan to build...

EVENTS

Super Bowl XLVI

The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders to make bids to… Read More »

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Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what b...

Indy Pride

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

Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shoo...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous...

ORGANIZATIONS

Dramatic Club

In 1889, 25 young women from the city’s leading families formed an amateur theatrical group called the Matinee Club. The… Read More »

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Arts Council of Indianapolis

Incorporated in October 1987, the Arts Council of Indianapolis was organized by the (G...

La Voz de Indiana

La Voz de Indiana started business in September 1999. Liliana Hamnik conceived of the ...

Simon Property Group

Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, the Simon Property Group, formerly known as Me...

Associated Employers of Indianapolis

In 1904 local businessmen established the Employers Association of Indianapolis to com...

TOPICS

Bridges

Noted landscape architect in 1922 proclaimed Indianapolis’ greatest possessions to be its beautiful bridges. Many waterways, including , , Eagle… Read More »

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Dispensaries

Dispensaries were precursors to hospital outpatient clinics and health clinics for the...

Law Schools

Legal education in the early 19th century consisted of studying as an apprentice under...

Single-Family Residential Architecture

The single-family dwelling occupies a special place in the history and development of ...

Wooton Patent Desks

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

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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