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Nebraska Cropsey

(July 4, 1845-Mar. 9, 1916). Nebraska Cropsey served as assistant superintendent of the for the primary grades and one of… Read More »

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Thomas Carr Howe

(Aug. 5, 1867-May 4, 1934). A native of Clark County, Indiana, Thomas Carr Howe moved ...

William Niles Wishard Sr.

(Oct. 10, 1851-Jan. 23, 1941). Pioneer in urology, “father” of City Hospital, and ...

John Wesley Hardrick

(Sept. 21, 1891-Oct. 18, 1968). Born in Indianapolis, African American artist John Wes...

Merrill Moores

(Apr. 21, 1856-Oct. 21, 1929). A native of Indianapolis, Merrill Moores was the grands...

PLACES

Castleton

Castleton is a northeast side neighborhood located on East 82nd Street in Lawrence Township. The congested commercial district of Castleton… Read More »

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Millersville

A northeast side neighborhood centered near the intersection of Millersville Road and ...

Kemper House

Businessman Charles Pierson constructed what is now known as the Kemper House in 1873 ...

Oaklandon

Oaklandon is a suburb located in Marion County, approximately 15 miles northeast of do...

Clermont

Clermont is a northwest town located along Crawfordsville Road (U.S. Highway 136) at t...

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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Spanish-American War

Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15...

Fall Creek Massacre

On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on in nearby to hunt...

Momentum Indy

In 2010, former amateur racing cyclists, Jennifer Cvar and Wayde Klein created the Ind...

Professional All-Star Basketball Games

Indianapolis had hosted three professional basketball All-Star Games. The inaugural Am...

ORGANIZATIONS

Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association

Founded in 1887 by William T. Cannon, paymaster of the Indianapolis Union Railroad, Railroadmen’s Federal Savings and Loan Association originally… Read More »

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Indianapolis ABCs

The Indianapolis ABCs were a powerhouse team of early Black baseball. After a so-calle...

Countrymark Cooperative

In the early 1920s, the Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), originally known as the Indiana Fe...

Woollen, Molzan and Partners

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

Van Camp Hardware

The founder of Van Camp Hardware, Cortland Van Camp (1852-1923), was born in Metamora,...

TOPICS

Danes

The migration of Danes to America was sparse and slow, with the largest movement occurring late in the 19th century.… Read More »

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African American Golf

African Americans have a rich history of golfing in Indianapolis, but that history was...

Philanthropy and Education

Americans give generously to education, second only to religion, reaching a national a...

Women’s Rights and Suffrage

The first Conference on Women’s Rights took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848...

Indy Bag Ladies

The Indy Bag Ladies is a fundraising and activist organization working for the treatme...

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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