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Elmer Andrew Steffen

(Jan. 11, 1890-June 3, 1963). Elmer Andrew Steffen was born to Andrew and Barbara Steffen in Indianapolis. His father was… Read More »

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John A. Puryear

(Feb. 1855-Nov. 18, 1930). Puryear was born in North Carolina and came to Indianapolis...

Willard B. (Mike) Ransom

(May 17, 1916-Nov. 7, 1995). Willard B. (Mike) Ransom was the son of Indianapoli...

Lawrence M. (Larry) Borst Jr.

Born on July 16, 1927, in Champaign County, Ohio, Borst moved to Indianapolis in 1952 ...

Alan T. Nolan

(Jan. 19, 1923-July 27, 2008). Alan T. Nolan was the son of Val and author . He and hi...

PLACES

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

(1230 North Delaware Street). Designed by architect Herman T. Brandt in the Italianate style popular in the late 19th century,… Read More »

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Slippery Noodle Inn

“The Noodle,” located on the corner of South and Meridian streets is the oldest st...

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale Dis...

Fountain Square

Located at and near the intersection of three busy thoroughfares—Virginia Avenue and...

Bosart Brown

Bosart Brown neighborhood is bounded by Michigan Street to the north, Washington Stree...

EVENTS

Railroad Strike of 1877

Beginning in the East as a result of announced wage cuts, the railroad strike of 1877 spread west quickly. Freight… Read More »

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Indy Pride

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

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a s...

ORGANIZATIONS

Office of the Mayor

The mayor of Indianapolis is the head of the executive branch of city and county government and is elected by… Read More »

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Manual High School

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

ITT Technical Institute

ITT Tech was founded in 1946 as Educational Services, Inc. and was based in Carmel, In...

Jordan College of the Arts

On April 13, 1895, the Metropolitan School of Music was founded by four private music ...

Art Association of Indianapolis

Organized in March 1883, through the efforts of and 17 other women, the Art Associatio...

TOPICS

Korean War

When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, and President Harry S. Truman committed United States armed forces under… Read More »

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Art Exhibitions

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

Philanthropy and Recreation

Parks and recreation have been, and continue to be, the recipients of philanthropy in ...

Brewing Industry

During the 19th century and into the first decades of the 20th century, beer brewing i...

Teacher Unions

Two fundamentally different national organizations serve as advocates for educators...

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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