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Charles Herbert (Chuck) Klein

(Oct. 7, 1904-Mar. 28, 1958). Indianapolis-born Chuck Klein spent 17 seasons in the major leagues. Career statistics that include 2,076… Read More »

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Bess Robbins Kaufman

(Jan. 9, 1905-May 3, 1961). A native of Anderson, Indiana, Bess Robbins came to Indian...

Willis R. Revels

(1810-Mar. 6, 1879). Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to free parents, Willis R. ...

George W. Stubbs

(Sept., 1837-Mar. 3, 1911). Born in Shelby County, Indiana, George W. Stubbs was study...

Stoughton A. Fletcher II

(Nov. 24, 1879-Oct. 8, 1957). Grandson of bank founder and a native of Indianapo...

PLACES

Martinsville

The city of Martinsville sits in southcentral , immediately southwest of Indianapolis. Platted as the county seat in March 1822… Read More »

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Chamber of Commerce Building

Although the no longer calls the building at 320 North Meridian Street home (it reloca...

Lockefield Gardens

Lockefield Gardens was the first major public housing project in Indianapolis. In the ...

Community Centers

The history of Indianapolis community centers is rich and varied, some having their be...

Market Square Arena

When it opened on September 15, 1974, Market Square Arena (MSA), was the fifth-largest...

EVENTS

Marjorie Jackson Murder Case

(Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 caliber rifle during a burglary of… Read More »

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Olympic Exhibitions

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

Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

Municipal Election of 2007

On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to ...

Coliseum Explosion

On October 31, 1963, Shriners Night at the Coliseum, the Holiday on Ice performance en...

ORGANIZATIONS

Easterseals Crossroads

In 1936, Sarah F. Gavin learned that 12 disabled teenagers had formed a social club. She and Mildred C. Mallory… Read More »

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Newfields

Newfields is a 152-acre campus that contains the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), Old...

Citizens Energy Group

Citizens Energy Group, formerly known as Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, was preceded...

Freemasonry

The Freemason’s Grand Lodge of Indiana, with its doctrine of self-knowledge and serv...

Junior League of Indianapolis

The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is a women’s organization that trains volunt...

TOPICS

Independent Christian Churches and Culture

Mainline Protestantism often defines American religious culture, including its story in Indianapolis. However, not every denomination fits under that umbrella.… Read More »

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Fires

The first recorded fire in Indianapolis occurred on January 17, 1825, when Thomas Cart...

Theaters

Indianapolis’s first theatrical production took place in 1823 on New Year’s Eve. A...

Irish

Individuals of Irish ancestry were among the earliest settlers in Indiana’s capital....

Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education programs provide children between ages zero and eight (Infan...

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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