INDIANAPOLIS

Know the Circle City

Search for People, Places, Events, etc.

Scroll Down

Mildred Sartor Compton

(July 18, 1917-Aug. 8, 1993). Born in Bicknell, Indiana, Mildred Compton earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemistry at the… Read More »

More People...

Edna G. Henry

(Oct. 24, 1874-June 4, 1942). Edna Gertrude Henry was born to Charles Lewis and Eva N....

Olive (Ollie) A. Jackson

(Nov. 16, 1895-June 29, 1917). Ollie Jackson, the first African American woman student...

Edgar George Spink

(Feb. 7, 1867-Mar. 17, 1927). Born in Washington, Indiana, Edward George Spink was the...

Charles Mayer II and Ferdinand L. Mayer

Charles II (June 6, 1862-Nov. 30, 1925) and Ferdinand (Dec. 9, 1860-Mar. 13, 1925). Ch...

PLACES

Lucas Oil Stadium

Opened in August 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS), located at 500 South Capitol Avenue, is a multifunctional facility that serves… Read More »

More Places...

Holliday Park

(founder of the Indianapolis News) and his wife , both active philanthropists, deeded ...

Shortridge High School

Although Indianapolis was served by several private academies in the first half of the...

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a northside community roughly bounded by the on the north and west, Ke...

Pogue’s Run

Pogue’s Run is a small stream that broke the pattern of plan for Indianapolis. an...

EVENTS

Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase in 1988. The event showcases the work of some… Read More »

More Events...

Anita Bryant In Indianapolis

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

Tenth Pan American Games

In 1984, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) urged Indianapolis to bid for the ...

Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred i...

Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally schedu...

ORGANIZATIONS

Junior League of Indianapolis

The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is a women’s organization that trains volunteers as community leaders to improve local social,… Read More »

More Organizations...

Regenstrief Institute

Located on the (IUPUI) campus, the Regenstrief Institute is an internationally renowne...

Stewart-Carey

Stewart-Carey, a glass wholesaler and retailer, began as a combination glass and drug ...

Ruth Lilly Health Education at Marian University

Ruth Lilly Health Education at is an academic collaborative organization providing ins...

Indianapolis Foundation

Principal founders Evans Woollen, president of , and Henry H. Hornbrook, an Indianapol...

TOPICS

News Broadcasting

In November 1924, the city’s first permanent radio station, , devoted its introductory night of operation to election returns. However,… Read More »

More Topics...

Filipinos

Although Filipinos were considered U.S. nationals following the annexation of the Phil...

Drag Performances and Venues

Indianapolis’ contemporary drag scene traces its roots to the 1960s. However, drag q...

Early Art Schools of Central Indiana

Traveling portrait painters may have been the earliest artists in Indianapolis. Portra...

Mortality And Morbidity

The Indianapolis Board of Health began publishing annual health statistics, including ...

TIMELINES

Indianapolis Timelines

A collection of timelines about Indianapolis and selected institutions, topics and issues.

Explore

FEATURES

Features

Features examine interesting Indianapolis places, stories, and events.

Explore

EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Exhibits feature Gallery Exhibits of Indianapolis Artists and other cultural topics.

Explore

ATLAS

Atlas

The Atlas explores the resources, infrastructure, and quality of life in Central Indiana.

Explore

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.

Explore