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PEOPLE

John Chalfant New

(July 6, 1831 – June 4, 1906). John Chalfant New was born to John Bowman New, son of Jethro Mariah… Read More »

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Charles H. Boswell

Born on October 31, 1909, in Henderson, Kentucky, “Charlie” Boswell had a hardscra...

Isaac Blackford

Born on November 6, 1786, in Boundbrook, New Jersey, Blackford graduated from Princeto...

Melvin Simon

(Oct. 21, 1926-Sept. 16, 2009). Melvin Simon was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Ma...

Helene Louise Hibben

(Nov. 18, 1882–Mar. 18, 1968). Helene Louise Hibben was born in Indianapolis to Thom...

PLACES

Clay Terrace

Clay Terrace opened in in October 2004. The upscale, open-air shopping center exhibited the architectural theme of New Urbanism, harkening… Read More »

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Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

Although the was founded in 1873 with an official policy that proclaimed it “open to...

Indiana State Library and Historical Building

The Indiana State Library and Historical Building was the first permanent home of the ...

Mooresville

The Town of Mooresville, covering 6.34 miles of land and water, lies in the northeast ...

Municipal Gardens

The site now known as Municipal Gardens began in the early 20th century as the Indiana...

EVENTS

John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case

The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, part of the Compromise of 1850, amended the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law by giving… Read More »

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Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American ...

Railroad Track Elevation

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

1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

From September 1918 to the late spring of 1919, Indianapolis suffered from a viral inf...

Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Society Of Indiana Pioneers

The Society of Indiana Pioneers was founded in Indianapolis in 1916 as part of the state centennial. Its purpose is… Read More »

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Marmon Automobile

A model of automobile produced in Indianapolis, often called “the nearest American a...

Regenstrief Institute

Located on the (IUPUI) campus, the Regenstrief Institute is an internationally renowne...

Immigrant Welcome Center

The Immigrant Welcome Center is a nonprofit organization that connects immigrants to t...

Jewish Post and Opinion

Following graduation from the University of North Carolina, Gabriel Cohen (1908-2007) ...

TOPICS

Philanthropy and Education

Americans give generously to education, second only to religion, reaching a national all-time high of $64 billion in 2019. Individuals,… Read More »

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Blues

The African American originated folk music form known as “the blues” becam...

Indianapolis Cases in the U.S. Supreme Court

The following significant cases decided by the United States Supreme Court had some cl...

Feminist Movement (1960–1985)

In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion o...

Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, ...

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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