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Jacob Cox

(Nov. 9, 1810-Jan. 2, 1892). Cox was the major figure in the early development of visual arts in Indianapolis, maintaining… Read More »

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Charles H. Boswell

Born on October 31, 1909, in Henderson, Kentucky, “Charlie” Boswell had a hardscra...

Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins

(Jan. 22, 1927-May 26, 1995). Robert Joseph (Bob) Collins, longtime columnist and spor...

Helen C. Whitelowe

(May 16, 1928-Nov. 2, 2014). Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Elizabet...

Robert Wesley (Cowboy Bob) Glaze

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

PLACES

Hook’s Historical Drug Store

Located in the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Hook’s museum was opened in August 1966, as part of commemoration of the… Read More »

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White River

The White River begins in Randolph County and flows through 362 miles of Central and S...

Broad Ripple

Broad Ripple is a northeast neighborhood bounded by , Evanston Avenue, Kessler Bouleva...

Coca-Cola Bottling Plant

, the city’s premier architectural firm of the interwar years, designed numerous bot...

Canal and White River State Park

The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission selected the Canal and White River St...

EVENTS

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reconstruction, was born to James H.… Read More »

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Morgan’s Raid

During the , a division of Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Hunt Morgan invaded Ind...

Circle City Classic

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

Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered alon...

ORGANIZATIONS

Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, a private charitable foundation, has made over $150 million dollars in grants to a variety… Read More »

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Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum existed for years more in name than reality. In time though, ...

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

In 1869, a small group of seven or eight people left Lick Creek Baptist Church, establ...

Christel House

, a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded , created Christel Hous...

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation oversees the Indianapolis and Mari...

TOPICS

African Americans in Business

African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indianapolis. Early in the city’s history, Black entrepreneurs… Read More »

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Law Schools

Legal education in the early 19th century consisted of studying as an apprentice under...

Women in Politics

Throughout its long history, Indianapolis has produced many women who were at the fore...

Independent Christian Churches and Culture

Mainline Protestantism often defines American religious culture, including its story i...

Catholics

As of 2020, Catholics comprised approximately 10 percent of Marion County’s populati...

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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