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Christopher Bush Coleman

(Apr. 24, 1875-June 25, 1944). A native of Springfield, Illinois, where he was educated in the local schools, Coleman attended… Read More »

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Herman Charles Krannert

(Nov. 5, 1887-Feb. 24, 1972). A native of Chicago, Herman Charles Krannert graduated f...

Henry Ward Beecher

(June 24, 1813-Mar. 9, 1887). Beecher was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, son of the ...

Charles Andrews Bookwalter

(Dec 7, 1860-Oct. 26, 1926). Bookwalter was born on a farm near Wabash, Indiana, and h...

Raymond Ames Spruance

(July 3, 1886-Dec. 13, 1969). Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Indianapolis,...

PLACES

Michigan Road

Early in the state’s history, the Michigan Road linked the Ohio River to Lake Michigan. Using federal funds earmarked for… Read More »

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Indianapolis Traction Terminal

Hub of the statewide interurban (electric railway) system. When the Indianapolis Tract...

Fairview Park

In August 1889, the Citizens Street Railway Company purchased the 246-acre Adam Scott ...

Traders Point

Traders Point is a residential area located on Lafayette Road, north of 71st Street, i...

Monument Circle

The circular street in the center of Mile Square is one of the city’s shortest yet m...

EVENTS

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherded its growth for 12 years. In… Read More »

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Police Mutiny

Occasioned by a streetcar strike, the mutiny was the most serious breach of police pro...

World War II

Although one author declared Indianapolis “among the best prepared” cities in Amer...

Civil War Treason Trials

The Indianapolis military-commission “treason trials” of 1864 arose from the threa...

Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

ORGANIZATIONS

Sunshine Promotions

Dave Lucas and Joe Halderman founded Sunshine Promotions in 1971 to book local rock concerts. Off to a slow start,… Read More »

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Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) is Indianapolis’ longest-running modern dance company. of In...

Indiana Gas Company

Indiana Gas began as the Indiana Gas & Water Company, which was formed in Septembe...

Marmon-Herrington

Formed on March 13, 1931, the Marmon-Herrington Company, Inc., was the continuation of...

Kheprw Institute

Founded in 2003 by Paulette Fair, Pambana Uishi, and Imhotep Adisa, the Kheprw Institu...

TOPICS

Air Quality

There is little evidence that air pollution was ever considered a significant problem in Indianapolis from the late 1800s through… Read More »

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Greeks

The Greek community of Indianapolis was established in the 1890s and early 20th centur...

Budget Process

The budget process determines the unified budget of Marion County and the City of Indi...

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is the oldest and only American political party in continuous exi...

African Americans in Business

African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indiana...

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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