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William Theodore (W. T.) Ray

(Mar. 20, 1916 -Dec. 17, 2010). The first accredited Black real estate agent and the first African American to hold… Read More »

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Max Robinson Hyman

(Mar. 16, 1859-Apr. 28, 1927). Born in Edinburgh, Indiana, the son of Robert and Helen...

Zerelda Gray Sanders Wallace

(Aug. 6, 1817-Mar. 19, 1901). Born in Millersburg, Kentucky, Zerelda Gray Sanders Wall...

Pete Dye

(Dec. 29, 1925-Jan. 9, 2020). Pete Dye is recognized as one of the most influential go...

William Henry Book

As executive vice president of the Indianapolis from 1934 to 1963, William Henry (Bi...

PLACES

Perry Township

Perry Township is located in southern Marion County. In 1822, county commissioners defined boundaries for the township they named after… Read More »

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Five Points

An early settlement in , Five Points derives its name from the angled intersection of ...

Phoenix Theatre

The not-for-profit Phoenix Theatre opened in the fall of 1983 under the leadership of ...

Denison Hotel

The New-Denison Hotel, as it was originally known, was reportedly named for two of the...

University Heights

University Heights is a southside community roughly bordered by Hanna Avenue, State an...

EVENTS

Battle of Pogue’s Run

The Battle of Pogue’s Run is the derisive name that the gave to events surrounding a stormy session of the… Read More »

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Fred Sanders Case

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

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

Street Railway Strikes

During the 70-plus years that Indianapolis had operating , it experienced two major st...

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 beca...

ORGANIZATIONS

One America Financial Partners

American United Life dated from 1877. In November of that year the Knights of Pythias lodge, which had its national… Read More »

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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Showcasing Native American art from across North America and Western American art, the...

Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) is Indianapolis’ longest-running modern dance company. of In...

Manual High School

One of the nation’s first high schools to emphasize vocational education, then calle...

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ranks, also known as Salvationists, began work in Indianapolis ...

TOPICS

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region of Germany, were involved in organizing Sacred Heart Catholic… Read More »

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Arab Americans

Arabic-speaking people began settling in Indianapolis in the late 1800s. Coming mainly...

Macedonians

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

Eugenics

In 1907 Indiana Governor Frank Hanly signed the Indiana Sterilization Law, which is wi...

Holiness Churches

Historically and theologically, most Holiness churches trace their roots to the Method...

TIMELINES

Indianapolis Timelines

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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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