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George Philip Meier

(Sept. 16, 1864-Sept. 18, 1932). George Philip Meier was a leading designer of women’s apparel in the United States and… Read More »

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Terry (Hutch) Hutchens

(Mar. 19, 1958-Dec. 21, 2018). Terry Hutchens was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised...

Dallas W. Sells Jr.

(Oct. 3, 1919-Mar. 20, 1993). Born in Anderson, Indiana, Dallas W. Sells Jr. came of a...

J. Edwin Kopf

(Apr. 29, 1882-Mar. 29, 1942). Jacob Edwin Kopf was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisc...

Simeon Coy

(Oct. 13, 1851-Dec. 27, 1894). Controversial chairman of the Democratic Party, Simeon ...

PLACES

Conner Prairie

Founded in 1964, Conner Prairie’s mission was to study and interpret the world of the early 19th-century settler in the… Read More »

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House Of Blue Lights

Millionaire Skiles Edward Test was president of Indianapolis Motor Inns, part-owner of...

Clay Terrace

Clay Terrace opened in in October 2004. The upscale, open-air shopping center exhibite...

University Park

Bounded by New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Meridian streets, University Park is a...

Arsenal Technical High School

Formerly a military arsenal from 1864 to 1903, Arsenal Technical High School opened as...

EVENTS

Talbot Street Art Fair

Originally held on Mother’s Day weekend in 1956, a group of students from the initiated the first Talbot Street Art… Read More »

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Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

Robert F. Kennedy Speech

On the evening of April 4, 1968, as more than a hundred cities erupted in violence fol...

Labor Day Celebrations

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

Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games

In October 1972, Gene McFadden, an Indianapolis urban planner, and community developme...

ORGANIZATIONS

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis

The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) began in London in 1844. A small group of evangelical Protestants opened the Indianapolis… Read More »

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Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Walker Building was erected in 1927, eight years after the death of , founder of t...

Tuchman Cleaners

Sam Tuchman, a Jewish immigrant born in Lublin, Poland, arrived in Indianapolis with h...

American Legion Department of Indiana

The Department of Indiana branch of the American Legion is a statewide veterans organi...

Gregory Ballard Administration

Victor in one of the most surprising electoral upsets in Indiana history, Gregory Ball...

TOPICS

Music About Indianapolis

Cities and towns have always been a favorite topic of songwriters and composers, and Indianapolis is no exception. This music… Read More »

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Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

Seals and Flags

The county commissioners adopted the first Seal of Marion County on April 17, 1822. Th...

Hospital Guilds

Hospital guilds have raised funds and coordinated volunteer activities for all the hos...

Civil Defense

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

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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