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Easley Rutland Blackwood Sr.

Born on June 25, 1903, in Birmingham, Alabama, Blackwood spent most of his adult life in Indianapolis. After graduating from… Read More »

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Clarence W. Efroymson

(Nov. 1, 1897 – Mar. 5, 1988). Clarence W. Efroymson, a professor of economics at fo...

John R. Weliever

(Oct. 23, 1941-Sept. 11, 1992). A graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and Butler...

Josiah Kirby Lilly Jr.

(Sept. 25, 1893-May 5, 1966). Born in Indianapolis, the younger son of and Lilly Ridge...

Warren Wilbur Shaw

(Oct. 31, 1902-Oct. 30, 1954). Born near Shelbyville, Indiana, Shaw spent his formativ...

PLACES

Meridian-Kessler

The Meridian-Kessler neighborhood derives its name from its western and northern boundaries—Kessler Boulevard and Meridian Street, respectively. The former Monon… Read More »

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Fishers

Since the early 1990s, the Hamilton County town of Fishers, centered between I-69/S.R....

Perry Township

Perry Township is located in southern Marion County. In 1822, county commissioners def...

German Park and Germania Park

Since the late 19th century, there have been several private parks owned and operated ...

Hancock County

Hancock County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the east and part of the ....

EVENTS

USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

In a scandal that rocked the sports world, top executives at one of America’s most prominent Olympic organizations, USA Gymnastics,… Read More »

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Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi

After the fall of Rome to French troops in 1849, former Catholic priest and Italian pa...

Super Bowl XLVI

The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders t...

Railroad Track Elevation

The proposal to elevate steam railway lines over city streets in the was a significant...

World War I

Indianapolis experienced profound changes during World War I. The societal transformat...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indianapolis Water Company

The Water Works Company of Indianapolis, the predecessor to the Indianapolis Water Company, began operation on June 1, 1871. The… Read More »

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Civil War Round Table

On February 8, 1955, Harry Grube, an assistant chief attorney for the Veterans Adminis...

Christ Church Cathedral

In June 1837, resident Episcopalians purchased a lot on the Governor’s Circle () to ...

Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Methodist Hospital began as a ministry of the Methodist church and, as a founding memb...

Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs

The Indiana State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (ISFCWC) was part of the Natio...

TOPICS

Muslims

The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s population. Muslim residents may account for… Read More »

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Law Schools

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

Retailing

The earliest retail businesses in Indianapolis were general stores, farmers’ mar...

Equal Rights Amendment

U.S. Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana in 1972 introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)...

Cemeteries

Prior to 1824, all cemeteries in were rural graveyards often adjacent to churches. One...

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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