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Charles (Chuck) Workman

(Dec. 1, 1932-Mar. 25, 2012). Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Workman grew up in , the first federal housing project… Read More »

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Ada Harris

(Aug. 15, 1866- Sept. 12, 1927). Ada Harris was born in Campbell, Kentucky, to Robert ...

Harvey C. Jacobs

(Sept. 15, 1915-Nov. 27, 1997). Harvey C. Jacobs was born in Trafalgar, Indiana, and g...

Hettie Brewer

(Mar. 7, 1875-Aug. 9, 1943). Hethe “Hettie” Helen Johnson was born in Bowling Gree...

Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson

(Mar, 1922-Mar. 14, 1980). Amateur boxing coach Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson was born in ...

PLACES

International Marketplace Coalition

In July 2005, a group of business owners, residents, and volunteers interested in improving the Lafayette Square Area, a largely… Read More »

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Greenfield

The city of Greenfield is the county seat of , approximately 25 miles directly east of...

Meridian-Kessler

The Meridian-Kessler neighborhood derives its name from its western and northern bound...

Indiana Landmarks Center

The Indiana Landmarks Center serves as the headquarters of . The Central Avenue M...

Brownsburg

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

EVENTS

Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 exhibiting companies, around 300 games… Read More »

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Battle of Pogue’s Run

The Battle of Pogue’s Run is the derisive name that the gave to events surrounding a...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous...

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

Celebration Of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconcil...

ORGANIZATIONS

National Institute for Fitness and Sport

In June 1983, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport announced that Indianapolis was one of the cities being… Read More »

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Indiana State Museum, Fine Arts Department

With a passion to serve as a catalyst for lifelong learning that connects the stories ...

American Piano Awards

American Piano Awards is a non-profit arts organization that supports the careers of y...

Indiana Youth Group

The Indiana Youth Group is a LGBTQ advocacy organization that provides basic needs soc...

Coburn Place

Coburn Place was created in 1996 as a result of the Safe Haven Campaign to address the...

TOPICS

Public Utilities

Public utility services are of recent origin, gradually evolving into their current form over the last century or so. Indianapolis… Read More »

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Philanthropy and Government

The nonprofit and government sectors continuously complement, collaborate, and compete...

Metal Processing And Fabrication

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

Industrial Expositions

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Indianapolis held a series of...

Urban Legends

Folklore and urban legends manifest themselves in various genres or categories such as...

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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