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Arcada Campbell Stark Balz

Born on December 31, 1879 in Morgan County on a farm near Bloomington, Indiana, Arcada Stark’s family moved to Colorado… Read More »

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John Hampden Holliday

(May 31, 1846-Oct. 20, 1921). Founder of the and the Union Trust Company, civic leader...

Eldon Campbell

Born on January 8, 1916, in Alert, Indiana, Campbell attended Hanover College before t...

Eugene C. Pulliam

(May 3, 1889-June 23, 1975). Born in Ulysses, Kansas, Eugene C. Pulliam wielded signif...

William A. (Bill) Crawford

(Jan. 28, 1936-Sept. 25, 2015). Born in Indianapolis, William Crawford lived in . He s...

PLACES

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Located at 2905 Carson Avenue on Indianapolis’ southside, the parish of Good Shepherd is the direct result of a massive… Read More »

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Clay Terrace

Clay Terrace opened in in October 2004. The upscale, open-air shopping center exhibite...

Perry Township

Perry Township is located in southern Marion County. In 1822, county commissioners def...

Fall Creek Place

Located two miles north of Downtown between 22nd Street and Fall Creek, east of Pennsy...

Anderson

A city located 38 miles northeast of Indianapolis on former Delaware Indian land, Ande...

EVENTS

Railroad Strike of 1877

Beginning in the East as a result of announced wage cuts, the railroad strike of 1877 spread west quickly. Freight… Read More »

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Circle City Classic

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

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut was an action brought against the Cit...

Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when t...

Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rej...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indy Eleven

On January 26, 2013, the North American Soccer League (NASL) announced the formation of Indianapolis’ professional soccer team known as… Read More »

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Children’s Theater

The Little Theater Society, now the , launched the first children’s theater in India...

Franciscan Health

In 1912, two members of the Poor Sisters of St. Francis Seraph of the Perpetual Adorat...

Indiana Transportation Museum

The Indiana Transportation Museum (ITM) is dedicated to Indiana’s transportation her...

University of Indianapolis

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

TOPICS

Playground and Pool Movement

The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of the national progressive movement to save urban… Read More »

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Feminist Movement (1960–1985)

In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion o...

Robert Hanna

Reputedly, the Robert Hanna (aka General Hanna) was the only steamboat ever to ascend ...

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party is the oldest and only American political party in continuous exi...

Women’s Education

Since the early 19th century, the methods and goals of women’s education in America ...

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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