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Thomas Carr Howe

(Aug. 5, 1867-May 4, 1934). A native of Clark County, Indiana, Thomas Carr Howe moved to Indianapolis in 1889. He… Read More »

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James Irving Holcomb

(May 1, 1876-Apr. 8, 1962). Born in LaSalle, Illinois, to William and Sarah (Doubler) ...

Robert Wesley (Cowboy Bob) Glaze

(Dec. 1, 1942— Sept. 16, 2016). Actor, broadcaster, and media personality best-known...

Alex M. Clark

(Mar. 22, 1916-Feb. 14, 1991). The son of Scottish immigrants and a lifelong resident ...

Jeannette Covert Nolan

(Mar. 31, 1896-Oct. 12, 1974). Indianapolis author of 50 books, including adult fictio...

PLACES

Wayne Township

Wayne Township is a western Marion County township, bounded by 38th Street, Belmont Avenue, Troy Avenue, and Raceway Road. Settlement… Read More »

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South Side Turnverein Hall

The South Side Turnverein Hall was built in 1900 at 306 Prospect Street, located in th...

NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions

The NCAA Headquarters moved from its longtime home in Kansas City to Indianapolis in 1...

Noblesville

Noblesville is the county seat of . It is located 27 miles north of Monument Circle in...

Hendricks County

Hendricks County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the west and part of the...

EVENTS

Broad Ripple Art Fair

On May 23, 1971, the first Broad Ripple Art Fair (BRAF) took place on a concrete parking deck beside the… Read More »

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Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

Presidential Election of 1860

As the state’s largest city, Indianapolis was the site of unprecedented political ac...

Tenth Pan American Games

In 1984, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) urged Indianapolis to bid for the ...

Brickyard 200

The Brickyard 200 began as the Brickyard 400, a 400-mile stock car race at the . The r...

ORGANIZATIONS

Haag Drug Company

In 1876, German-born brothers Louis and Julius Haag opened a moderately successful drugstore at 802 Massachusetts Avenue. To increase sales,… Read More »

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Nordyke and Marmon

Nordyke and Marmon was a mill equipment and automobile manufacturer. In 1851, Ohio-bor...

Base Hospital No. 32

Also known as Lilly Base Hospital, Base Hospital No. 32 was founded in February 1917, ...

Damien Center

In Indianapolis, the first large-scale care center for people with HIV/AIDS was the Da...

Lilly Industries

Lilly Industries was the outgrowth of a varnish company started by Henry B. Mears in 1...

TOPICS

Blues

The African American originated folk music form known as “the blues” became popular in Indianapolis after World War I with… Read More »

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Fires

The first recorded fire in Indianapolis occurred on January 17, 1825, when Thomas Cart...

Joseph H. Hogsett Administration

First elected in 2015, Democrat Joseph H. Hogsett went on to win reelection as with 71...

Playground and Pool Movement

The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of th...

Social Services In Schools

Before the 20th century, private charity organizations customarily provided social ser...

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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