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J. Edwin Kopf

(Apr. 29, 1882-Mar. 29, 1942). Jacob Edwin Kopf was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He studied architecture in Milwaukee… Read More »

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William Theodore (W. T.) Ray

(Mar. 20, 1916 -Dec. 17, 2010). The first accredited Black real estate agent and the f...

Mary E. Nicholson

(Mar. 27 or 29, 1839-Sept. 20, 1928). Born in Greene County, Ohio, Mary E. Nicholson a...

Allison W. Maxwell

(Sept. 24, 1848-Jan. 15, 1915). First dean of the , Allison W. Maxwell was born in Blo...

George S. Cottman

George S. Cottman was born on May 10, 1857, in Indianapolis on the square opposite the...

PLACES

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum was established in 1956 by the late , then track owner, and… Read More »

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Shortridge High School

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

Townships

The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state...

Roberts Settlement

Roberts Settlement was an African American settlement in western Jackson Township in H...

Lockefield Gardens

Lockefield Gardens was the first major public housing project in Indianapolis. In the ...

EVENTS

Fred Sanders Case

The Fred Sanders Case involved an Indianapolis parochial school teacher’s fatal shooting of an Indianapolis police officer. On the evening… Read More »

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Sunday Closing Laws

Laws governing the observance of the Sabbath have existed in Indiana since 1807 when t...

Mike Tyson Case

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

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, the...

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut was an action brought against the Cit...

ORGANIZATIONS

Indiana University School of Medicine

Until the 1890s most medical education in the United States occurred at private, proprietary schools. University-based schools with access to… Read More »

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Indianapolis ABCs

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

Vertex Technology & Training Solutions

Commissioned in 1942 and operated under sole contract by the Lukas-Harold Corporation,...

Indiana Historical Bureau

For over a century, the Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB) has promoted the study of Indi...

Voluntarism

Volunteering is central to our understanding of the nonprofit sector. Volunteers not o...

TOPICS

Insulin

and Indianapolis have been at the center of insulin production and innovations in diabetes care since immediately after the hormone… Read More »

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Fires

The first recorded fire in Indianapolis occurred on January 17, 1825, when Thomas Cart...

Newspaper Pulitzer Prizes

Newspaper investigations into governmental corruption or social ills have produced thr...

Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region o...

Bridges

Noted landscape architect in 1922 proclaimed Indianapolis’ greatest possessions to b...

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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