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Albert Eugene Sterne

(Apr. 28, 1866-June 30, 1931). Born in Cincinnati, Albert Eugene Sterne studied at Harvard (B.A.) and the University of Berlin… Read More »

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Webster Brewer

Born on May 11, 1935, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Webster Brewer moved to Indianapolis ...

George Brown

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

Harry S. New

(Dec. 31, 1858-May 9, 1937). Harry S. New was born in Indianapolis to , a prominent ba...

Cory SerVaas

(June 21, 1924-Mar. 6, 2020). Physician, health educator, inventor, television persona...

PLACES

Excluded Cities

One of the compromises made to secure passage of the legislation was that all incorporated Marion County municipalities with populations… Read More »

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Stockyards

In 1876, Indianapolis financed the construction of the Union Railroad Transfer and Sto...

Morse Reservoir

Howard Morse planned Indianapolis’ second reservoir, Morse Reservoir. The reservoir ...

Red Key Tavern

In 1933, George and R. H. Duke opened the Olde English Tavern in a new building at 52n...

Heidelberg Haus Cafe & Bakery

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

EVENTS

Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political activity during the presidential campaign of 1860. With… Read More »

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Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase i...

Steven T. Judy Case

The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimpositi...

USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

In a scandal that rocked the sports world, top executives at one of America’s most p...

Celebration of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reco...

ORGANIZATIONS

Roselyn Bakery

The first Roselyn Bakery opened for business in 1943. John S. Clark Jr. and his wife Mildred started their iconic… Read More »

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Indiana Sports Corporation

Incorporated in December 1979, Indiana Sports Corporation is the nation’s first spor...

Indiana Latino Institute

The Indiana Latino Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to servin...

Sunshine Promotions

Dave Lucas and Joe Halderman founded Sunshine Promotions in 1971 to book local rock co...

Countrymark Cooperative

In the early 1920s, the Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), originally known as the Indiana Fe...

TOPICS

Golden Age of Indiana Literature

The “Golden Age of Indiana Literature” refers to a period extending roughly from 1880 to 1920 in which Hoosier authors,… Read More »

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Air Quality

There is little evidence that air pollution was ever considered a significant problem ...

Hampton Family Band

The Hampton Family is an African American family of jazz musicians whose individual me...

Civil War

The American Civil War accelerated the transformation of Indianapolis into a major ind...

Automobile Culture

The automobile has changed every American city throughout the 20th century, those of m...

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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