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Angus J. (Nick) Nicoson

(Sept. 30, 1919-May 23, 1982). Angus J. Nicoson was born in Clay County, Indiana. He served as head basketball coach… Read More »

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Gregory J. Dixon

(May 2, 1932-Oct. 20, 2019). Gregory J. Dixon, a theologically and politically conserv...

Henry Wesley and Harry Dunn Tutewiler

(Henry, Jan. 18, 1842-Nov. 4, 1917; and Harry, July 19, 1869-June 3, 1945). Henry Wesl...

Patricia Gifford

(Apr. 13, 1938-Apr. 8, 2018). The daughter of Jessie Mabel Martin and George Thomas Gi...

John Morton-Finney

(June 25, 1889-Jan. 28-1998). John Morton-Finney was one of seven children born to Geo...

PLACES

Maywood

Maywood is a Wayne Township neighborhood centered near the intersection of Kentucky and Tibbs avenues, about three miles southwest of… Read More »

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Greenways and Trails

The City of Indianapolis has developed a substantial greenways and trails system. It c...

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is Indianapolis’ “signature” structure, locate...

Westfield

Westfield is located in western , nine miles north of Indianapolis. In 1832, the area ...

Woodruff Place

Woodruff Place is a near eastside subdivision, bounded by East 10th Street, East Drive...

EVENTS

NCAA Basketball Finals

By 2020, the city of Indianapolis had hosted the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament’s Final… Read More »

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Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Ind...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

ORGANIZATIONS

Roberts Dairy

Roberts Dairy is a popular name for William H. Roberts and Sons, a dairy and home delivery business. William H.… Read More »

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Techpoint

In 2003, two IT industry organizations—the Indiana Software Association (ISA) and th...

Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Walker Building was erected in 1927, eight years after the death of , founder of t...

John Birch Society

The John Birch Society is a nationwide organization dedicated to freeing the United St...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills

Real Silk began operations in 1922 under the direction of J. A. and L. L. Goodman. At ...

TOPICS

City Planning

The history of city planning in Indianapolis began with the founders’ plat. As the plan for the capital city of… Read More »

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Automobile Culture

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

Socialist Parties and Movements

In the summer of 1901, more than 100 men and women met in the Masonic Hall in Indianap...

Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

Over 1,000 archaeological sites are recorded in Indianapolis and Marion County. The ma...

Indy Bag Ladies

The Indy Bag Ladies is a fundraising and activist organization working for the treatme...

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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