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Herman Charles Krannert

(Nov. 5, 1887-Feb. 24, 1972). A native of Chicago, Herman Charles Krannert graduated from the University of Illinois in 1912… Read More »

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George Brown

Born on June 19, 1835, in Rushville, Indiana, Brown moved to Indianapolis with his fam...

Myles Brand

Born on May 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, Myles Brand was the son of Irving and Shi...

Richard Osborne Ristine

(Jan. 19, 1920-Jun. 20, 2009). Born in Indianapolis and raised in Crawfordsville, Rist...

Harvey A. Grabill

(Jan. 8, 1890-Sept. 25, 1977). Born in Ohio, Grabill moved to Indianapolis and attende...

PLACES

Newby Oval

Indianapolis bicycle chain manufacturer and cycling enthusiast devised a plan to build a cycling track called the Newby Oval in… Read More »

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Indianapolis Traction Terminal

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

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

The Heidelberg Haus Café & Bakery has showcased culture in Indianapolis since Jur...

Cummins Indianapolis Distribution Headquarters

Founded in 1919, Cummins, Inc. is a global power technology leader based in Columbus, ...

Northwest-Riverside

Northwest-Riverside, known as North Indianapolis when first platted in 1873, was origi...

EVENTS

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, toured the United States in 1921 as a… Read More »

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Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate dev...

Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political ac...

ORGANIZATIONS

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Founded in 1937 by three descendants of , Lilly Endowment grew to become one of the nation’s foremost philanthropic institutions.… Read More »

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is the largest and oldest community theater in the ...

Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide

Established on March 7, 1823, the Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide was launched...

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky traces its roots to the early 1930s when Bi...

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

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

TOPICS

Football

College Butler and DePauw played the state’s first intercollegiate game at the old 7th Street Baseball Grounds in Indianapolis in… Read More »

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Tribe of Ishmael

Reverend , became interested in the poor of Indianapolis and how society could provide...

Irish in Politics

Politics enabled the Irish and their descendants to rise to positions of prominence in...

Buses

Since 1975, most scheduled bus service between points in has been provided by the Indi...

Automobile Industry

Indianapolis was an early center for automobile manufacturing and design. For a brief ...

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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