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Thomas H. Lake

(Jan. 6, 1919-Oct. 10, 1999). Former Eli Lilly and Company president, Thomas H. Lake was born in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. He… Read More »

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James O. Ritchey

Born on Feb. 1, 1891 on a farm in Carroll County, Indiana, James O. Ritchey earned his...

Harrison Eiteljorg

(Oct. 1, 1903 – Apr. 29, 1997). Harrison Eiteljorg was born in Indianapolis to Alber...

Christel DeHaan

(Oct. 20, 1942-June 6, 2020). Christel DeHaan was a German-born Indianapolis philanthr...

Michael Graves

(July 9, 1934-Mar. 12, 2015). Born in Indianapolis, Michael Graves earned internationa...

PLACES

Circle Tower

Tower Realty Company’s announcement in 1928 that it would construct a new modern office building in the southeast quadrant of… Read More »

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Omni Severin Hotel

In 1913, Henry Severin Jr. built the 400-room Hotel Severin in the heart of the thrivi...

Beech Grove

Beech Grove is a suburban town located about six miles southeast of downtown Indianapo...

Bosart Brown

Bosart Brown neighborhood is bounded by Michigan Street to the north, Washington Stree...

Lockerbie Marketplace

Originally identified as Block 22 on 1821 plan for Indianapolis, Sears, Roebuck and ...

EVENTS

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered along , near the intersection of… Read More »

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Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

Municipal Election of 2007

On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to ...

Broad Ripple Art Fair

On May 23, 1971, the first Broad Ripple Art Fair (BRAF) took place on a concrete parki...

Michael Taylor Case

Michael Taylor Jr., a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot and killed on September 24, 19...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana University School of Nursing

Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) opened its doors in 1914 as the Indiana University Training School for Nurses. Its… Read More »

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Base Hospital No. 32

Also known as Lilly Base Hospital, Base Hospital No. 32 was founded in February 1917, ...

Indiana State Fair and Fairgrounds

On February 14, 1851, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation for the encourag...

Stephen L. Goldsmith Administration

Stephen Goldsmith became mayor of Indianapolis in January 1992 with an expressed visio...

IndyFringe Theatre Festival

The fringe theatrical movement in Indianapolis, modeled after the Edinburgh (Scotland)...

TOPICS

Historic Preservation

The goal of historic preservation is to preserve and maintain significant structures or groupings of structures for present and future… Read More »

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Independent Christian Churches and Culture

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

Metal Processing And Fabrication

Blacksmiths and toolmakers were some of the earliest metal workers in Indianapolis. Th...

Public Health

Early Indianapolis residents lived under conditions that led to frequent bouts of mala...

Grave Robbing 

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

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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