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Mary Antonia (Mari) Hulman George

(Dec. 26, 1934-Nov. 3, 2018). Businesswoman, racecar team owner, and philanthropist, Mary Antonia (Mari) Hulman George was born in Evansville,… Read More »

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Edith Whitehill Hinkel Clowes

(Sept. 21, 1885-May 22, 1968). Philanthropist and patron of the arts, Edith Whitehill ...

Richard G. Lugar

After gaining prominence as mayor of Indianapolis between 1968 and 1976, Lugar became ...

George Edwin Hunt

(Apr. 29, 1864-July 11, 1914). Dentist and second dean of the Indiana Dental College, ...

William Henry Book

As executive vice president of the Indianapolis from 1934 to 1963, William Henry (Bi...

PLACES

Meridian Hills

Located just north of the White River, Meridian Hills, bounded by Williams Creek, College Avenue, 71st and 64th streets, and… Read More »

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Holliday Park

(founder of the Indianapolis News) and his wife , both active philanthropists, deeded ...

Avon

Avon is a community located west of Indianapolis in Washington Township in eastern , a...

Bona Thompson Center

Located at 5350 University Avenue, the Bona Thompson Memorial Library is the last surv...

State House

The first capitol building in Indianapolis was the original Marion County courthouse, ...

EVENTS

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what became known as the Gay Knights… Read More »

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American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

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

Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a s...

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, the...

ORGANIZATIONS

WISH-TV

The Universal Broadcasting Company, owner of WISH radio and led by president , put Indianapolis’ second television station on the… Read More »

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WISH

In June 1940, , a native of Scipio, Indiana, who lived in Indianapolis for 51 years, f...

Damien Center

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

Woollen, Molzan and Partners

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

Bart Peterson Administration

A former Chief of Staff for Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, Bart Peterson was born, raised...

TOPICS

Engine No. 587

In August 1918, the Baldwin Locomotive Works completed the Lake Erie and Western engine No. 5541. When the Nickel Plate… Read More »

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Americanization and Nativism

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

Robert Hanna

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

Hoosier Group

Artists , , , , and became known as members of the Hoosier Group after participating i...

Equal Rights Amendment

U.S. Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana in 1972 introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)...

TIMELINES

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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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