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Kurt Vonnegut

(Nov. 11, 1922-Apr. 11, 2007). Critically acclaimed satirical author, best-known for his works Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut was… Read More »

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Francis F. Hamilton

(Feb. 21, 1891-Sept. 3, 1960). Francis F. Hamilton was the son of Lucius Hamilton...

Robert Sanford Foster

(Jan. 27, 1834-Mar. 4, 1903). Born in Vernon, Indiana, Robert Sandford Foster came to ...

Cleo W. Blackburn

(Sept. 27, 1909-June 6, 1978). Born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, Blackburn came to Ind...

Charles Joseph Fiscus

(May 26, 1861-Feb. 6, 1884). Portrait and genre artist Charles Joseph (C. J.) Fiscus w...

PLACES

Indiana State Library

The largest and one of the oldest libraries in the state, the Indiana State Library was established in 1825 to… Read More »

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Belt Line Railroad

Completed in 1878, the Belt Line Railroad over many decades has served as a supplement...

Oaklandon

Oaklandon is a suburb located in Marion County, approximately 15 miles northeast of do...

Avondale Meadows

Avondale Meadows is an eastside neighborhood, formerly known as the Meadows, bounded b...

Drexel Gardens

Bounded by Minnesota Street, I-70, Sam Jones Expressway, and Lynhurst Drive, Drexel Ga...

EVENTS

Municipal Election of 2003

In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and the Democratic Party took the majority in… Read More »

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Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Visit of Louis Kossuth

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

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the . The r...

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what b...

ORGANIZATIONS

H. P. Wasson and Company

In 1870, the Bee Hive Dry Goods Company opened at 2 West Washington Street. The store underwent several changes in… Read More »

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Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

Founded in 1905, the Jewish Federation of Indianapolis was one of the earliest example...

One America Financial Partners

American United Life dated from 1877. In November of that year the Knights of Pythias ...

American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana

Formerly known as the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, the Indiana branch of the America...

La Plaza, Inc.

La Plaza, Inc.’s history began in 1971 with the . Members of the Mexican American Co...

TOPICS

Urban Legends

Folklore and urban legends manifest themselves in various genres or categories such as tales, legends, songs, beliefs, and customs. The… Read More »

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Literary Organizations and Events

Literary clubs have had great popularity in Indianapolis. In the 19th century, an...

Engine No. 587

In August 1918, the Baldwin Locomotive Works completed the Lake Erie and Western engin...

Women in Politics

Throughout its long history, Indianapolis has produced many women who were at the fore...

Mortality And Morbidity

The Indianapolis Board of Health began publishing annual health statistics, including ...

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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