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Mozel Sanders

(May 24, 1924-Sept. 1, 1988). Mozel Sanders was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. His father died when he was… Read More »

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Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins

(Jan. 22, 1927-May 26, 1995). Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins, longtime columnist and spor...

Myles Brand

(May 17, 1942 – Sept. 16, 2009). Born in Brooklyn, New York, Myles Brand was the son...

Aurelius Dewey Pinckney Jr.

(July 20, 1923-July 2, 2009). Aurelius Dewey Pinckney Jr. was born in Boston, Massachu...

Edwin May

(July 23, 1823-Feb. 27, 1880). Architect of the current Indiana and numerous county co...

PLACES

Athenaeum

The Athenaeum was constructed for the Socialer Turnverein Aktien Gesellschaft (Social Gymnastic Society Stock Association), founded in 1892 to raise… Read More »

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Butler-Tarkington

Bounded by the , Meridian Street (west side), 38th Street, and and named for and forme...

Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

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

Pleasant Run Greenway

Pleasant Run Greenway, also known as the Pleasant Run Trail, is a 6.9-mile multi-use t...

SoBro

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

EVENTS

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three regiments of infantry or riflemen… Read More »

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Street Railway Strikes

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

Olympic Exhibitions

Since 1924 Indianapolis has hosted 18 Olympic exhibition events in 10 different sports...

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

Municipal Election of 2003

In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and th...

ORGANIZATIONS

Light of the World Christian Church

Light of the World Christian Church was the first African American in Indianapolis. The Central Christian congregation, a predominately white… Read More »

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O’Malia’s Food Markets

O’Malia Food Markets founder worked nearly his entire adult life in the retail groce...

National Organization for Women

The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 in Washington D.C., to c...

Jungclaus-Campbell Company

The Jungclaus-Campbell Company is the oldest general contractor in Indianapolis and on...

St. John Catholic Church

Rev. Vincent Bacquelin, an itinerant priest who split his time between Indianapolis an...

TOPICS

Greeks

The Greek community of Indianapolis was established in the 1890s and early 20th century. The initial immigrants, from the Peloponnesus… Read More »

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Art Fairs

Indianapolis is home to several different art fairs that are held annually throughout ...

Parks and Greenspaces

Indianapolis residents are served by more than 200 parks and over 11,000 acres of gree...

Women and African Americans in Public Safety

Women and African Americans have made contributions to public safety in Indianapolis f...

Gatling Gun

The Gatling Gun was an early rapid-firing weapon, or machine gun, invented by . Gatlin...

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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