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Ko Kuei Chen

Ko Kuei Chen was born on February 26, 1898 in Shanghai, China. He came to the United States after graduating… Read More »

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Powers Hapgood

(Dec. 28, 1899-Feb. 4, 1949). Powers Hapgood, son of , was born in Chicago and raised ...

Harvey A. Grabill

(Jan. 8, 1890-Sept. 25, 1977). Born in Ohio, Grabill moved to Indianapolis and attende...

George Joseph Biskup

Born on August 23, 1911, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, of Czech ancestry, Biskup was ordained...

Frances Connecticut Stout

(April 29, 1842-December 14, 1932). Born in Kentucky, Frances and her husband, Benjami...

PLACES

Clowes Memorial Hall

Built in the early 1960s at a cost of $3.5 million, its construction was made possible by major donations from… Read More »

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Indianapolis Art Center

An art study group for adults was created in 1934 after 10 founding female members met...

Brownsburg

Brownsburg is in , approximately 17 miles west of Indianapolis. James B. Brown s...

Independent Turnverein Building

An architectural landmark located at 902 North Meridian Street, the Independent Turnve...

Market Tower

Market Tower sits at the corner of Illinois and Market streets in downtown Indianapoli...

EVENTS

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat elected mayor of Indianapolis since… Read More »

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Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Cortege

The Lincoln funeral train arrived in a rainy Indianapolis at 7 A.M. on Sunday, April 3...

Mike Tyson Case

Michael (Mike) G. Tyson, world heavyweight boxing champion from 1986 to 1990, was pros...

Professional All-Star Basketball Games

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Woman’s Department Club

along with 10 other women organized the Woman’s Department Club in 1912 (established January 22, 1912, organized February 29, 1912,… Read More »

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Episcopalians

The principal characteristics which distinguish the Episcopal church from other denomi...

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ranks, also known as Salvationists, began work in Indianapolis ...

Amateur Sports Governing Bodies

Indianapolis has been the home of eight Olympic sport international and national gover...

Marion County Sheriff

The office of county sheriff is established by the Indiana Constitution. The first she...

TOPICS

Cinemas

According to some historians, the first movie theater in Indianapolis was the Bijou (ca. 1906) on East Washington Street. The… Read More »

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Sunday Schools

Presbyterian physician started the first Sunday school in Indianapolis in 1823. The In...

Grave Robbing 

Early medical schools, such as the Indiana Medical College and the Central College of ...

Philanthropy and the Arts

The arts include performing and visual arts organizations, historic preservation, libr...

Feminist Movement (1960–1985)

In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion o...

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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