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Louis Howland

(June 13, 1857-Mar. 26, 1934). Journalist, author, and longtime editor, Louis Howland was born in Indianapolis. He was the son… Read More »

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Gilbert De La Matyr

(July 8, 1825-May 17, 1892). Born in Philadelphia, New York, De La Matyr was licensed ...

Claude Gernade Bowers

Born on November 20, 1878, and reared in rural communities in central Indiana, Bowers ...

John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle

(Dec. 24, 1880-Jan. 9, 1938). Johnny Gruelle created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls an...

Lillian Haydon Childress Hall

(Feb. 24, 1889–Apr. 23, 1958). Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Elizabeth...

PLACES

Central Canal

The Central Canal, a fragment of which still runs from to downtown Indianapolis, once promised to place Indianapolis at the… Read More »

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Wanamaker

Wanamaker is a Franklin Township community centered at the intersection of Southeaster...

Southport

Southport is a small city in southern Marion County bounded by Buck Creek, Stop 11 Roa...

Avondale Meadows

Avondale Meadows is an eastside neighborhood, formerly known as the Meadows, bounded b...

Herron-Morton Place

Herron-Morton Place is a historic district bounded by 22nd Street on the north, Centra...

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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Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what b...

Marian Mcfadden Memorial Lecture

Upon her death in 1975, Marian McFadden, director of the from 1944 to 1955, left over ...

Municipal Election of 2003

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

Brickyard 200

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

ORGANIZATIONS

St. Richard’s Episcopal School

Founded in 1960 by the Reverend G. Ernest Lynch, St. Richard’s has a distinctive academic tradition in Indianapolis. The only… Read More »

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Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has served the and beyond since it first opened in 198...

Indianapolis Literary Club

The Indianapolis Literary Club was founded on January 10, 1877, by John D. Howland, wh...

Fitton and George

In 1917, architect and “real estate packager” Lawrence George formed a partnership...

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

In the early 20th century, a small Greek community, primarily young men from Tripoli a...

TOPICS

Native Americans

Native Americans have lived in Marion County for nearly 10,000 years and continue to do so today. The nations historically… Read More »

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School Desegregation

Although Indiana’s early school laws made no reference to race, few African American...

Street Paving Methods

Indianapolis streets originally consisted of dirt paths hewn from the forest, in which...

Philanthropy and Religion

Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and vol...

Civil War Camps

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

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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