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Nicholas McCarty Sr.

(Sept. 26, 1795-May 17, 1854). Born in Moorefield, Hardy County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Nicholas McCarty Sr. grew up in… Read More »

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William John Brown

Born on August 15, 1805, in Mason County, Kentucky, Brown moved with his parents to Cl...

Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson

(Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 3, 2005). Alonzo Ernest Johnson, known as “Pookie,” was born i...

Freeman Briley Ransom

(July 7, 1884-Aug. 6, 1947). Born in Grenada, Mississippi, Ransom graduated from the l...

Evaline MacFarlane Rieman Holliday

(June 30, 1853-January 5, 1929). Evaline Holliday (née MacFarlane) was born in Baltim...

PLACES

Episcopal Church of All Saints

The parish known as All Saints was established under the name Grace Church in September 1864. It was the third… Read More »

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Newby Oval

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

Northwest-Riverside

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

Fletcher Place

Fletcher Place is a southeast historic district bounded by East Street, I-65/70, the C...

Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

The established a branch in Indianapolis in 1895, but African Americans could not atte...

EVENTS

NCAA Basketball Finals

By 2020, the city of Indianapolis had hosted the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament’s Final… Read More »

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Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally schedu...

Morgan’s Raid

During the , a division of Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Hunt Morgan invaded Ind...

Visit of Louis Kossuth

During the United States tour of Louis (Lajos) Kossuth, exiled leader of Hungary’s f...

Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana State Fair and Fairgrounds

On February 14, 1851, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation for the encouragement of agriculture, which also created the State… Read More »

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Bindley Western Industries

Founded in Indianapolis in 1968 by Terre Haute native William E. Bindley, the company ...

Ransburg

In 1938, Harold Ransburg and Harry Green began experiments in Indianapolis attempting ...

Downtown Indy, Inc.

On July 27, 1977, Indiana governor Otis R. Bowen and Indianapolis Mayor , in conjuncti...

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is the largest and oldest community theater in the ...

TOPICS

Bowling

Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepins and skittles. Often associated with taverns and… Read More »

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Jazz

Although not a principal originator of jazz music like New Orleans, New York, and Chic...

Civil Defense

Previously an uncoordinated citizens’ movement, Civil Defense (CD) became part of th...

Hospitals

During much of the 19th, century hospitals offered few advantages to the sick and suff...

Irish

Individuals of Irish ancestry were among the earliest settlers in Indiana’s capital....

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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