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Grace Giddings Julian Clarke

(Sept. 11, 1865-June 18, 1938). Grace Julian was born in Centerville, Indiana, the daughter of , abolitionist congressman from Indiana,… Read More »

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Terry (Hutch) Hutchens

(Mar. 19, 1958-Dec. 21, 2018). Terry Hutchens was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised...

Harvey A. Grabill

(Jan. 8, 1890-Sept. 25, 1977). Born in Ohio, Grabill moved to Indianapolis and attende...

David M. Parry

(Mar. 26, 1852-May 12, 1915). Businessman and foe of organized labor, David M. Parry w...

George Alig Sr.

(Feb. 24, 1852-Jan. 17, 1941). Born Johann Georg Alig in Affeier, Switzerland, a small...

PLACES

North Meridian Street Historic District

The North Meridian Street Corridor is a historic residential district located between 40th Street and Westfield Boulevard. Once an area… Read More »

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Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

On May 13, 2011, (BU) broke ground for the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. Sc...

Indianapolis Cultural Trail

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick is an eight-mile m...

DigIndy

The Indianapolis sewer system was originally built as a combined sewer system. Common ...

Carmel

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

EVENTS

Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when territorial governor William Henry Harrison approved… Read More »

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Spanish-American War

Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15...

Marjorie Jackson Murder Case

(Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 ...

Richmond Hill Explosion

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

Railroad Track Elevation

The proposal to elevate steam railway lines over city streets in the was a significant...

ORGANIZATIONS

Militia

Organized initially to protect expanding settlements in the Northwest Territory, the militia played a significant role in the development of… Read More »

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Indiana State Fair and Fairgrounds

On February 14, 1851, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation for the encourag...

Kiwanis International

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving th...

International Center of Indianapolis

Established in 1972, the International Center of Indianapolis (ICI) provides services ...

University of Indianapolis

Approximately 3,700 degree-seeking students pursue 65 major fields of study in day and...

TOPICS

Civil Defense

Previously an uncoordinated citizens’ movement, Civil Defense (CD) became part of the Department of Defense during . The Indiana General… Read More »

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African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for m...

Structure of Unigov

City-county consolidation in Indianapolis is not a one-community, one-government syste...

Great Depression

During the 10 months preceding the stock market crash in October 1929, the Indiana Bus...

Recycling

Indianapolis has a dismal history with recycling. It did not become a priority until t...

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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