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E. Vernon Hahn

(Oct. 23, 1891-Oct. 16, 1959). Born in Indianapolis, Hahn attended Indianapolis Public School no. 32 and before graduating from Wabash… Read More »

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Charles Edwin “Charlie” Wiggins

(July 15, 1897–Mar. 11, 1979). During the 1920s and 1930s, Charles E. “Charlie” ...

Stan Berg

(Aug. 31, 1949-May 14, 1991). A native of Garrett, Indiana, Berg moved to Indianapolis...

Lionel F. Artis

Born on December 3, 1895 in Paris, Illinois, Lionel Artis moved to Indianapolis as a y...

Jameson G. Campaigne

(Jan. 16, 1914-Jan. 23, 1985). A native of Brooklyn, New York, Campaigne received an A...

PLACES

Pike Township

Pike Township is located in the northwestern portion of Marion County. The Pike Township area was a favorite hunting ground… Read More »

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The Pyramids

Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates (KRJDA) of New Haven, Connecticut, designed t...

Little Buck Creek Greenway

Little Buck Creek begins in mid-Franklin Township and flows west through Perry Townshi...

Ransom Place

Ransom Place is a historic African American neighborhood bounded by 10th Street to the...

Kemper House

Businessman Charles Pierson constructed what is now known as the Kemper House in 1873 ...

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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Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shoo...

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 beca...

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

ORGANIZATIONS

Vertex Technology & Training Solutions

Commissioned in 1942 and operated under sole contract by the Lukas-Harold Corporation, the Naval Ordnance Plant (NOP), as it was… Read More »

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Christ Church Cathedral

In June 1837, resident Episcopalians purchased a lot on the Governor’s Circle () to ...

Indianapolis Literary Club

The Indianapolis Literary Club was founded on January 10, 1877, by John D. Howland, wh...

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ranks, also known as Salvationists, began work in Indianapolis ...

Safe Sitter

The idea for the Safe Sitter program came to Patricia A. Keener, M.D. in response to t...

TOPICS

Single-Family Residential Architecture

The single-family dwelling occupies a special place in the history and development of Indianapolis. The Hoosier capital called itself “A… Read More »

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Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

Bowling

Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepi...

Fusion Movement

The Fusion Movement was a political coalition that evolved into the Indiana . The Kans...

Catholics

As of 2020, Catholics comprised approximately 10 percent of Marion County’s populati...

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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