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Harry E. Voshell

(Jan. 17, 1870-Apr. 5, 1947). Born in Dearborn County, Harry Voshell graduated from Aurora High School in Dearborn County. Following… Read More »

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Nebraska Cropsey

(July 4, 1845-Mar. 9, 1916). Nebraska Cropsey served as assistant superintendent of th...

Adolph Gustav Wolter

(Sept. 7, 1903- Oct. 15, 1980). Adolph Gustav Wolter was born in Reutlingen, Germany, ...

Theodore Potter

(Nov. 29, 1861-Feb. 8, 1915). Theodore Potter was an early exponent of the germ theory...

Erroll Grandy

(Jan. 1, 1918-June 12, 1991). Erroll Grandy was a pianist affectionately nicknamed the...

PLACES

Meridian Park

Meridian Park is an early-20th -century residential neighborhood sitting three miles north of Monument Circle. It is bounded by 30th… Read More »

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SoBro

While the specific area that constitutes South Broad Ripple (SoBro) is disputed, its b...

White River

The White River begins in Randolph County and flows through 362 miles of Central and S...

Stutz Business and Art Center

The Stutz Business and Art Center began as the factory for the Stutz Motor Car Company...

16 Tech

16 Tech, a life sciences research community located on the near westside of Indianapol...

EVENTS

Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 exhibiting companies, around 300 games… Read More »

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Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County ...

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, the...

U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners

United States v. Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, w...

Lynching of William Keemer

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

ORGANIZATIONS

IndyHumane

In 1905, nine concerned citizens founded the Humane Society of Indianapolis to prevent cruelty to women, children, animals, and other… Read More »

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Mayflower Transit Company

In 1927, trucker Conrad M. Gentry, formerly of , and International Harvester truck sal...

La Plaza, Inc.

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

WXLW

On August 18, 1948, Radio Indianapolis Inc., led by Conrad Ruckelshaus and Frederic M....

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck (the House of the God of Righteousness) arose in 1928 from...

TOPICS

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region of Germany, were involved in organizing Sacred Heart Catholic… Read More »

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Indiana AIDS Memorial

Located on the grounds of Crown Hill Cemetery, the Indiana AIDS Memorial is the first ...

Mortality And Morbidity

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

Hospitals

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

Kessler’s Boulevard and Park System

Landscape architect and urban planner (1862-1923) of St. Louis, Missouri, created the ...

TIMELINES

Indianapolis Timelines

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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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