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John W. Holtzman

(Apr. 23, 1858-Mar. 6, 1942). Born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, John W. Holtzman moved with his family to White County,… Read More »

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John H. Warvel Sr.

(Nov. 28, 1893-June 19, 1967). A native of Bradford, Ohio, Warvel received his medical...

Noble Chase Butler

Born on February 21, 1844, in Salem, Indiana, Butler attended Hanover College (1860-18...

Allen C. Jeffries Sr.

(July 16, 1910-Dec. 5, 1980). Allen C. Jeffries Sr. was an early American radio journa...

Harrison Eiteljorg

(Oct. 1, 1903 – Apr. 29, 1997). Harrison Eiteljorg was born in Indianapolis to Alber...

PLACES

Babe Denny

Babe Denny is a near southside community bordered by South Street, Madison Avenue, Morris Street, and West Street. Settlement of… Read More »

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Indiana Landmarks Center

The Indiana Landmarks Center serves as the headquarters of . The Central Avenue M...

Majestic Building

Immediately after a fire destroyed the Indianapolis Gas Company’s building in Novemb...

Indianapolis Public Library

The best-known early efforts to foster reading and libraries in Indianapolis were the ...

Herron-Morton Place

Herron-Morton Place is a historic district bounded by 22nd Street on the north, Centra...

EVENTS

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indianapolis on October 7, 1977, for the “Rally… Read More »

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Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, In...

Lynching of William Keemer

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

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War divided Indianapolis as no conflict had since the Civil War. The city ...

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ranks, also known as Salvationists, began work in Indianapolis in March of 1889, housed at 76-78 East… Read More »

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Ivy Tech Community College

Indiana Vocational Technical College is a public institution that offers a wide range ...

Broadmoor Country Club

In 1922, several Jewish businessmen organized a social and sporting club for the Jewis...

Orchard School

In 1922, nine local women, including Evelyn Fortune Lilly, , Martha Carey, and Mary Ca...

Diamond Chain Company

On Christmas Eve 1890, (future cofounder of the ), Edward C. Fletcher, and Glenn Howe ...

TOPICS

Interurbans

Interurbans developed in the late 19th century as a result of technological breakthroughs in small electric motors and long-distance electrical… Read More »

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African Americans in Business

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

African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for m...

Dentistry

Dental problems were a common affliction of early settlers of Indiana. Casual referenc...

Hockey

Capitals Indianapolis’ first professional hockey team, the Capitals, made its debut ...

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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