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John Brough

In addition to being a noted newspaperman, politician, and Civil War governor in his native Ohio, Brough was a conspicuous… Read More »

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Harrison H. Dodd

(Feb. 29, 1824-June 2, 1906). Harrison Horton Dodd was an Indianapolis businessman and...

George F. Edenharter

(June 13, 1857-Dec. 6, 1923). Born of German parents and educated in Ohio, George F. E...

William A. (Bill) Crawford

(Jan. 28, 1936-Sept. 25, 2015). Born in Indianapolis, William Crawford lived in . He s...

John Evans

(Mar. 9, 1814-July 3, 1897). Evans was born in Warren County, Ohio, to Quaker parents....

PLACES

Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

Although the was founded in 1873 with an official policy that proclaimed it “open to all,” segregation in the (IPS)… Read More »

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Golden Hill

The historic neighborhood of Golden Hill is bounded by the , Woodstock Club, Bertha Ro...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

Acton

Located near the intersection of Acton and McGregor roads, Acton was platted in Octobe...

Indiana World War Memorial Plaza

In 1919 Indiana waged a campaign to bring the national headquarters of the to Indianap...

EVENTS

Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County Agricultural Society. Early fairs… Read More »

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Sylvia Likens Murder Case

In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of the...

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherde...

Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes an animal conservationist who has advanced the susta...

ORGANIZATIONS

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

Established in 1980, Gleaners is the largest food bank in Indianapolis and hub of a network of affiliated food banks… Read More »

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Indianapolis Athletic Club

The Indianapolis Athletic Club (IAC) was incorporated in 1920 by a group of Indianapol...

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Founded in 1937 by three descendants of , Lilly Endowment grew to become one of the na...

Children’s Theater

The Little Theater Society, now the , launched the first children’s theater in India...

Labor Unions National Headquarters

By the early 20th century, Indianapolis had become headquarters for several national a...

TOPICS

Labor Militancy

In one of the earliest documented labor struggles in Indianapolis, members of the typographical union went on strike in 1863… Read More »

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Art Exhibitions

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

Bicycling

The earliest appearance of the bicycle in Indianapolis was a demonstration on the of t...

Indy Bag Ladies

The Indy Bag Ladies is a fundraising and activist organization working for the treatme...

Medical Schools

Medicine was taught by the preceptor (apprenticeship) system in Indiana throughout mos...

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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