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Joseph Elmer Ritter

(July 20, 1892-June 10, 1967). Ritter was born in New Albany, Indiana. Upon entering St. Meinrad Seminary in 1906, he… Read More »

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Robert P. Early

(Oct. 3, 1905-Aug. 7, 1987). Managing editor of the from 1946 to 1979, Early was a cru...

Allen C. Jeffries Sr.

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

Meshach Taylor

(Apr. 11, 1947-June 28, 2014). Meshach Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts to , t...

Phillip Louis Bayt Jr.

Born on September 29, 1910, the second of 11 children to his Slovenian and Austrian pa...

PLACES

Indiana State Library and Historical Building

The Indiana State Library and Historical Building was the first permanent home of the , the , and the (IHS).… Read More »

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Indiana World War Memorial Plaza

In 1919 Indiana waged a campaign to bring the national headquarters of the to Indianap...

Morgan County

Morgan County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the southwest and part of t...

Lawrence Township

Lawrence is a northeastern Marion County township, roughly bordered by 96th Stre...

Madison and Indianapolis Railroad

The Madison and Indianapolis Railroad (M&I) was the first operable steam railroad ...

EVENTS

Celebration of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconciliation. Light of the World… Read More »

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Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games

In October 1972, Gene McFadden, an Indianapolis urban planner, and community developme...

Heartland International Film Festival

Heartland Film Festival, established in 1991, began with a question that its founder, ...

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

500 Festival

In 1957, four civic-minded businessmen–former Indianapolis mayor ; Joe Quinn, Safety...

ORGANIZATIONS

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

The history of Roche Diagnostics GmbH in Indianapolis began in the garage of Willard (Bill) Eason, who left his position… Read More »

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Acapulco Joe’s Mexican Restaurant

In the early 1950s, Jose Guadalupe Robles Rangel, otherwise known as Joe R. Rangel, bo...

Indiana State Museum, Fine Arts Department

With a passion to serve as a catalyst for lifelong learning that connects the stories ...

Jenn-Air Corporation

Founded by Ohio native Louis J. Jenn in 1947 following its move to Indianapolis, Jenn ...

Indianapolis Public Schools

Although Indiana’s 1816 constitution required the General Assembly to provide for a ...

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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Expositions and Conventions

Northern states held various fairs and expositions during and after the Civil War. Par...

Sunday Schools

Presbyterian physician started the first Sunday school in Indianapolis in 1823. The In...

Philanthropy and Government

The nonprofit and government sectors continuously complement, collaborate, and compete...

Annexation

In Indianapolis, annexation involved a struggle between those in city government who s...

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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