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L. Ert Slack

(Oct. 8, 1874-Feb. 24, 1952). Born and raised in Johnson County, Indiana, Lemuel Ertus Slack moved to Indianapolis as a… Read More »

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Joseph H. Ward

(Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolin...

Garo Z. Antreasian

Born on February 16, 1922 in Indianapolis to Armenian immigrants fleeing the Turkish G...

Theophilus Parvin

(Jan. 9, 1829-Jan. 29, 1898). A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with degrees from I...

Carl Graham Fisher

(Jan. 12, 1874-July 5, 1939). Carl Graham Fisher was born in Greensburg, Indiana. This...

PLACES

Lockerbie Marketplace

Originally identified as Block 22 on 1821 plan for Indianapolis, Sears, Roebuck and Co. opened in an Art Deco building… Read More »

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NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions

The NCAA Headquarters moved from its longtime home in Kansas City to Indianapolis in 1...

Wonderland Amusement Park

Milwaukee and Indianapolis investors established the Wonderland Construction Company i...

Market East

Located east of Market East is bounded by New York Street, Delaware Street, East Stree...

Center Township

Marion County was organized into nine townships in 1822. Within three years, selected ...

EVENTS

500 Festival

In 1957, four civic-minded businessmen–former Indianapolis mayor ; Joe Quinn, Safety Director of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; J. Worth Baker,… Read More »

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Super Bowl XLVI

The construction of , which replaced the outdated as home of the , led civic leaders t...

Municipal Election of 2007

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

Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Labor Unions National Headquarters

By the early 20th century, Indianapolis had become headquarters for several national and international unions and the center of operations… Read More »

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Krannert Charitable Trust

The Krannert Charitable Trust was established in 1960 by a million-dollar gift from In...

Central State Hospital

In 1844, the famous reformer Dorothea Dix inspected almshouses and jails near Indianap...

Militia

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

Anthem, Inc.

One of the largest health benefits providers in the United States, Anthem, Inc. was es...

TOPICS

Robert Hanna

Reputedly, the Robert Hanna (aka General Hanna) was the only steamboat ever to ascend the to Indianapolis. In 1830, Noah… Read More »

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Monetary Conventions

The Monetary Conventions were a series of meetings supporting the gold standard and op...

Philanthropy and Government

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

Law Firm Mergers

Since the 1990s, law firm mergers have brought new firms to Indianapolis, strengthened...

Public Utilities

Public utility services are of recent origin, gradually evolving into their current fo...

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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