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Alice Holliday O’Neal Dye

(Feb. 19, 1927-Feb. 1, 2019). Known as the “First Lady” of architecture, Alice Dye designed acclaimed golf courses in America… Read More »

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John Muir

(Apr. 21, 1838-Dec. 24, 1914). Born in Dunbar, Scotland, John Muir immigrated with his...

Hampton Sisters

Aletra Hampton (Oct. 8, 1915 – Nov. 13, 2007); Carmelita Hampton (Nov. 16, 1916 – ...

George S. Cottman

George S. Cottman was born on May 10, 1857, in Indianapolis on the square opposite the...

Albert G. Feeney

(Nov. 12, 1892-Nov. 12, 1950). Albert G. Feeney attended St. John’s School (see ) an...

PLACES

Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the four major northeastern rail systems that served Indianapolis. The oldest predecessor line, the… Read More »

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Illinois Central Gulf Railroad

The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad that served Indianapolis is a composite of several ...

Indiana Theatre

In 1927, the Circle Theatre Company, which owned the on Monument Circle, built the ...

House Of Blue Lights

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

Center for Black Literature & Culture

The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) opened as part of on Octobe...

EVENTS

Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shooting of an Indianapolis police officer. On the evening… Read More »

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Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

National Sports Festival IV

In 1978, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced its decision to implemen...

Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase i...

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Ind...

ORGANIZATIONS

Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, Inc.

Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, Inc. (HVAF) advocates for all veterans and their families to help them achieve the best possible… Read More »

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Base Hospital No. 32

Also known as Lilly Base Hospital, Base Hospital No. 32 was founded in February 1917, ...

Marion County Department of Public Welfare

Until the Indiana General Assembly created the Indiana Family Social Services Administ...

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir

The Christ Church Cathedral Choir was formed in 1883 and has since earned an internati...

Indiana Transportation Museum

The Indiana Transportation Museum (ITM) is dedicated to Indiana’s transportation her...

TOPICS

Temperance and Prohibition

Alcohol long has been an accepted part of American life. By the early 19th century, many people and physicians believed… Read More »

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Medical Research

In the late 1800s, Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch led successful efforts by European sc...

Hospitals

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

Chamber Music

Immigrants from central and eastern Europe brought their love of music to Indianapolis...

Literacy

Census data shows a continuous decline in the percentage of Indianapolis residents rep...

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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