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Felrath Hines

(Nov. 5, 1913-Oct. 3, 1993). In addition to being a dedicated artist throughout his life, Felrath Hines was the first… Read More »

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David Wallace

(Apr. 4, 1799-Sept. 4, 1859). David Wallace was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, ...

Evaline MacFarlane Rieman Holliday

(June 30, 1853-January 5, 1929). Evaline Holliday (née MacFarlane) was born in Baltim...

Dorothy Morlan

(May 25, 1882-Oct. 25, 1967). Born in Salem, Ohio, Dorothy Morlan lived most of her ad...

John H. Mahoney

(June 24, 1855-Sept. 13, 1919). Born in Usk, Wales, John H. Mahoney came to Indianapol...

PLACES

Holy Cross

Previously known as the Holy Cross Westminster neighborhood, in 2020 the area known as Holy Cross lies on Indianapolis’ near… Read More »

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Claypool Hotel

Henry Lawrence built the Claypool Hotel in 1903, at the corner of Illinois and Washing...

Oaklandon

Oaklandon is a suburb located in Marion County, approximately 15 miles northeast of do...

Bona Thompson Center

Located at 5350 University Avenue, the Bona Thompson Memorial Library is the last surv...

Cummins Indianapolis Distribution Headquarters

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

EVENTS

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »

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Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

Coliseum Explosion

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Safe Sitter

The idea for the Safe Sitter program came to Patricia A. Keener, M.D. in response to the tragic, yet preventable… Read More »

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IndyHub

Founded in 2005, IndyHub aims to help attract and retain young talent in Indianap...

National FFA Organization

Agricultural education in the United States became widespread after the passage of the...

Angie’s List

Angie’s List is a consumer ratings company that helps shoppers find the best local s...

Militia

Organized initially to protect expanding settlements in the Northwest Territory, the m...

TOPICS

Irish in Politics

Politics enabled the Irish and their descendants to rise to positions of prominence in Indianapolis as mayors, police chiefs, judges,… Read More »

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Civil Rights

The history of civil rights in Indianapolis is intertwined with that of the larger Afr...

Public Health

Early Indianapolis residents lived under conditions that led to frequent bouts of mala...

Historic Preservation

The goal of historic preservation is to preserve and maintain significant structures o...

Shopping Malls

The downtown department stores that evolved out of general stores grew to dominate Ind...

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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