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Samuel Merrill

(Oct. 29, 1792-Aug. 24, 1855). Born in Peacham, Vermont, Samuel Merrill attended Dartmouth College from 1812 to 1813, then left… Read More »

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Mary Ellen Cable

Mary Ellen Cable was an influential educator to Indianapolis elementary school student...

Andrew “Bo” Foster

(July 6, 1919-June 23, 1987). Andrew “Bo” Foster was born along an alley named Hud...

Peter Van Orden Sterling

(July 9, 1935 – Aug. 30, 2016). Peter Sterling was president of the from 1982 to 199...

Charles Mayer II and Ferdinand L. Mayer

Charles II (June 6, 1862-Nov. 30, 1925) and Ferdinand (Dec. 9, 1860-Mar. 13, 1925). Ch...

PLACES

Senate Avenue YMCA

Early in 1900, white officials of the Indianapolis YMCA asked the national association for help in establishing a segregated branch… Read More »

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National Road

Initially constructed over the course of 1811-1818 from Cumberland, Maryland, to Wheel...

Millersville

A northeast side neighborhood centered near the intersection of Millersville Road and ...

Indianapolis Artsgarden

Spanning Washington Street at Illinois Avenue, the Artsgarden is both a signature arch...

The Cabaret

The Cabaret is dedicated to elevating and promoting the cabaret art form. Cabaret is a...

EVENTS

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat elected mayor of Indianapolis since… Read More »

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Circle City Classic

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

Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games

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

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Newfields

Newfields is a 152-acre campus that contains the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), Oldfields, and 100 Acres Park. One of… Read More »

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Central Indiana Senior Fund

A philanthropy established in 2003 with a mission to address issues of concern to seni...

Nurse Safe Sexx

In the late fall of 1985, Nurse Safe Sexx, created by Bag Lady Kenn King, appeared for...

Hoosier Motor Club

In 1902,  and a circle of local automobile enthusiasts organized a driving club ca...

American Fletcher National Bank

, who arrived in Indianapolis from Vermont in 1831, opened a bank in a one-room office...

TOPICS

Sports Broadcasting

Indianapolis broadcasting and sports have been linked since the early 1920s. In 1922 stations and broadcast reports on the ,… Read More »

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Civil Defense

Previously an uncoordinated citizens’ movement, Civil Defense (CD) became part of th...

Grave Robbing 

Early medical schools, such as the Indiana Medical College and the Central College of ...

Americanization and Nativism

Although not recognized for its ethnic diversity, Indianapolis attracted periodic wave...

Newspaper Pulitzer Prizes

Newspaper investigations into governmental corruption or social ills have produced thr...

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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