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Bess Robbins Kaufman

(Jan. 9, 1905-May 3, 1961). A native of Anderson, Indiana, Bess Robbins came to Indianapolis as a young girl. She… Read More »

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John (Big John) Gillis

(Sept. 24, 1947 – Nov. 9, 2012). Born in San Antonio, Texas, Gillis moved to the bor...

Julia May Carson

Julia May Carson was the only child of an unwed mother. Born on July 8, 1938, in Louis...

Max Robinson Hyman

(Mar. 16, 1859-Apr. 28, 1927). Born in Edinburgh, Indiana, the son of Robert and Helen...

J. Frank Hanly

(Apr. 4, 1863-Aug. 1, 1920). Born near St. Joseph, Illinois, James Franklin Hanly move...

PLACES

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum was established in 1956 by the late , then track owner, and… Read More »

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Community Centers

The history of Indianapolis community centers is rich and varied, some having their be...

Lockerbie Square

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

Old National Centre

Located at 510 North New Jersey Street, Old National Centre, now a major event venue, ...

Maywood

Maywood is a Wayne Township neighborhood centered near the intersection of Kentucky an...

EVENTS

Talbot Street Art Fair

Originally held on Mother’s Day weekend in 1956, a group of students from the initiated the first Talbot Street Art… Read More »

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Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

World War II

Although one author declared Indianapolis “among the best prepared” cities in Amer...

500 Festival

In 1957, four civic-minded businessmen–former Indianapolis mayor ; Joe Quinn, Safety...

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

Evangelical pop singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant came to Indi...

ORGANIZATIONS

Nordyke and Marmon

Nordyke and Marmon was a mill equipment and automobile manufacturer. In 1851, Ohio-born Ellis Nordyke started a flour mill equipment… Read More »

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Curtis Publishing Company

Cyrus Curtis founded Curtis Publishing in 1885 in Philadelphia. His first publication ...

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Indianapolis has always had an impressive jazz scene, with greats such as , Slide Hamp...

The Little Red Door

The Little Red Door provides support to cancer patients and their families. With a nam...

H. P. Wasson and Company

In 1870, the Bee Hive Dry Goods Company opened at 2 West Washington Street. The store ...

TOPICS

Public Health

Early Indianapolis residents lived under conditions that led to frequent bouts of malaria, typhoid fever, and cholera. Families were often… Read More »

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Waterways

Indianapolis is home to multiple rivers and streams including its main waterway, the ....

Art Fairs

Indianapolis is home to several different art fairs that are held annually throughout ...

Civil War Camps

As the political capital and railroad hub of Indiana during the American Civil War (18...

Americanization Programs in Schools

Americanization programs were aimed at socializing immigrants and their children to th...

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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