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James Prather (Jim) Jontz

(Dec. 18, 1951-Apr. 14, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Jim Jontz attended North Central High School and was an eagle scout.… Read More »

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Francis Costigan

A native of Washington, D.C., Francis Costigan was born on March 4, 1810. He studied t...

Shirley Griffith

(Apr. 26, 1908 -June 18, 1974). A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Griffith learned to ...

Evelynne Bernloehr Mess Daily

(Jan. 8, 1903 – Jan. 9, 2003). Painter-printmaker Evelynne Bernloehr met at the , an...

Lynn Hopkins Molzan

(Dec. 11, 1937-Oct. 29, 2020). Originally from Tacoma, Washington, Lynn Hopkins Molzan...

PLACES

Jazz Kitchen

The Jazz Kitchen is a jazz club and restaurant located on the corner of 54th Street and College Avenue, an… Read More »

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Guaranty Building

The local architectural firm designed the Guaranty Building in 1922, with construction...

Speedway

Speedway is a Marion County town located about seven miles northwest of Monument Circl...

Shelby County

Shelby County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County to the southeast and part of t...

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District

Cole-Noble Commercial Arts District is a neighborhood organization bounded by Miami St...

EVENTS

Railroad Strike of 1877

Beginning in the East as a result of announced wage cuts, the railroad strike of 1877 spread west quickly. Freight… Read More »

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Professional All-Star Basketball Games

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

Olympic Exhibitions

Since 1924 Indianapolis has hosted 18 Olympic exhibition events in 10 different sports...

Michael Taylor Case

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

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Ind...

ORGANIZATIONS

Roselyn Bakery

The first Roselyn Bakery opened for business in 1943. John S. Clark Jr. and his wife Mildred started their iconic… Read More »

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Western Association of Writers

In 1885, Marie L. Andrews of Connersville, Indiana, suggested forming a Midwestern wri...

Amateur Sports Governing Bodies

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

Riviera Club

James Makin and a group of northside residents founded the Riviera Club in 1933 to pro...

National Institute for Fitness and Sport

In June 1983, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport announced that I...

TOPICS

Vaudeville

The history of vaudeville in Indianapolis parallels that of other cities. Touring shows (circuses, musicals, comedies, melodramas, burlesque shows, varieties,… Read More »

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Flooding and Flood Control

Because flood-producing precipitation is highly variable, floods may occur on a sectio...

Mortality And Morbidity

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

Holiness Churches

Historically and theologically, most Holiness churches trace their roots to the Method...

Civil Rights

The history of civil rights in Indianapolis is intertwined with that of the larger Afr...

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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