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John Worth Kern Jr.

(July 7, 1900-Jan. 29, 1971). Born in Indianapolis, Kern was the son of —vice-presidential candidate with William Jennings Bryan in… Read More »

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Harold Yeagy Jr.

(Aug. 10, 1957-Nov. 19, 2020). Harold (Hal) Yeagy Jr. was born in Indianapolis, the so...

Erroll Grandy

(Jan. 1, 1918-June 12, 1991). Erroll Grandy was a pianist affectionately nicknamed the...

David Jackson Kemper

(Dec. 24, 1789-May 24, 1870). Episcopal priest and missionary bishop of Indiana and Mi...

L. Keith Bulen

Lawyer, politician, and loyal Indiana University alumnus, above all L. Keith Bulen was...

PLACES

City-County Buildings

The first Marion County Courthouse, which was completed in 1825, also doubled as the until a separate capitol building opened… Read More »

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Millersville

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

Lockerbie Square

Lockerbie Square is a historic district bounded by Michigan, Davidson, New York, and N...

Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

Although the was founded in 1873 with an official policy that proclaimed it “open to...

Camp Atterbury

Camp Atterbury (Edinburgh) was created to support . The area was chosen in Bartholomew...

EVENTS

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred in the Richmond Hill subdivision of… Read More »

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Visit of Father Alessandro Gavazzi

After the fall of Rome to French troops in 1849, former Catholic priest and Italian pa...

Railroad Track Elevation

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

Municipal Election of 2003

In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and th...

Spanish-American War

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

ORGANIZATIONS

HCS Motor Car Company

Automotive pioneer Harry C. Stutz and business partner Henry Campbell formed the HCS Motor Car Company in 1919. The two… Read More »

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Woollen, Molzan and Partners

, a native of Indianapolis whose family settled in the area in the 1840s, received bot...

Contemporary Club of Indianapolis

Organized at the home of Theodore and on June 27, 1890, the Contemporary Club’s obje...

Columbia Club

The Columbia Club is a private club situated on in downtown Indianapolis. The current ...

Indianapolis Men’s Chorus

In 1990, the nonprofit Crossroads Performing Arts, Inc. established the Indianapolis M...

TOPICS

African American Golf

African Americans have a rich history of golfing in Indianapolis, but that history was always shaped by segregation. Golf was… Read More »

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Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

Aircraft Accidents

Indianapolis has witnessed over 100 air crashes since came to the city in the early 20...

Sikhs

Sikhism is a distinct religion and the fifth-largest in the world, with a following of...

Football

College Butler and DePauw played the state’s first intercollegiate game at the o...

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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