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Lowell Nussbaum

(Nov. 6, 1901-Nov. 19, 1987). Born in Marion, Indiana, Lowell Nussbaum began his journalism career while still in high school,… Read More »

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Ruth Pratt Bobbs

Ruth Pratt Bobbs was born on September 3, 1884, in Indianapolis. The daughter of Juliu...

Patricia Gifford

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

Easley Rutland Blackwood Sr.

Born on June 25, 1903, in Birmingham, Alabama, Blackwood spent most of his adult life ...

Julia E. Landers

(June 19, 1874-Apr. 12, 1953). A native of Indianapolis, Landers was born in her famil...

PLACES

Washington Park

Washington Park served as home field for a number of professional baseball organizations and local teams in the city in… Read More »

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The Pyramids

Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates (KRJDA) of New Haven, Connecticut, designed t...

Greenfield

The city of Greenfield is the county seat of , approximately 25 miles directly east of...

Guaranty Building

The local architectural firm designed the Guaranty Building in 1922, with construction...

Carmel

Located north of Indianapolis in southern , Carmel, settled in the 1820s, was a small ...

EVENTS

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a segregated WPA Black housing community… Read More »

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Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

Circle City Classic

Circle City Classic is a weekend celebration of African American achievements, culmina...

Mike Tyson Case

Michael (Mike) G. Tyson, world heavyweight boxing champion from 1986 to 1990, was pros...

Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Little Sisters of the Poor

Founded in France in the early 1840s by Jeanne Jugan, Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) is a Roman Catholic… Read More »

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Sigma Gamma Rho

African American educators Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, ...

United Christmas Service

During the of the 1930s, local newspapers began aiding families asking for help at Chr...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills

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

Crossroads of America Council

The Crossroads of America Council is the non-profit group that provides scouting progr...

TOPICS

Public Transportation

The origins of public transportation in Indianapolis date to 1863 when the Citizens’ Street Railroad Company competed and won against… Read More »

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Ragtime

This uniquely American musical genre, based upon African American rhythms and styles r...

Butler University Architecture

The campus of Butler University occupies 290 acres on the city’s northside, with its...

Literary Organizations and Events

Literary clubs have had great popularity in Indianapolis. In the 19th century, an...

Philanthropy and Health Care

In the early 1800s, philanthropic interest in health was sporadic, peaking during epid...

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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