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Richard Wood

(Oct. 22, 1926-Apr. 16, 2020). Born in Brazil, Indiana, Richard Wood graduated from . While attending DePauw University during World… Read More »

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Kay Debow Alford

Kayanne DeBow Alford, known as “Kay,” was born on December 12, 1957 in Indianapoli...

Frederick A. W. Davis

(Sept. 24, 1836-Apr. 9, 1909). Frederick Davis was born in Jackson, Missouri. His pare...

James R. Coe

(Mar. 20, 1921-Feb. 26, 2004). James R. Coe was born James R. West in Tompkinsville, K...

George Edwin Hunt

(Apr. 29, 1864-July 11, 1914). Dentist and second dean of the Indiana Dental College, ...

PLACES

Eagledale

Eagledale is a post-World War II neighborhood centered near the intersection of 34th Street and Georgetown Road. In the 1950s,… Read More »

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Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana was the first traditional Hindu temple to be built...

Oaklandon

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

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Located at 2905 Carson Avenue on Indianapolis’ southside, the parish of Good Shepher...

Municipal Gardens

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

EVENTS

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indianapolis on October 7, 1977, for the “Rally… Read More »

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Blizzard of 1978

The worst blizzard in Indianapolis history battered the city and most of Indiana on Ja...

Sylvia Likens Murder Case

In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of the...

Street Railway Strikes

During the 70-plus years that Indianapolis had operating , it experienced two major st...

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

ORGANIZATIONS

International School of Indiana

The International School of Indiana (ISI), located in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers an experience to students not easily found in the… Read More »

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Monasteries and Retreat Houses

A monastery is home to a group of religious believers who reside in seclusion to pursu...

Indianapolis Men’s Chorus

In 1990, the nonprofit Crossroads Performing Arts, Inc. established the Indianapolis M...

The Julian Center

The Julian Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for domes...

Fitton and George

In 1917, architect and “real estate packager” Lawrence George formed a partnership...

TOPICS

Copperheads

During the , the “Copperheads” were Northern Democrats who opposed United States government efforts to suppress the Confederate rebellion. A… Read More »

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City Manager Proposal

The Indiana General Assembly in 1921 authorized first-class cities such as Indianapoli...

Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education programs provide children between ages zero and eight (Infan...

Insulin

and Indianapolis have been at the center of insulin production and innovations in diab...

Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

Over 1,000 archaeological sites are recorded in Indianapolis and Marion County. The ma...

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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