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William Tinsley
(Feb. 7, 1804-June 14, 1885). Born in 1804, in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, William Tinsley came from a family of builders and stonemasons. He designed many buildings in his native… Read More »William Tinsley
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Athenaeum
The Athenaeum was constructed for the Socialer Turnverein Aktien Gesellschaft (Social Gymnastic Society Stock Association), founded in 1892 to raise money to build a home for the Socialer Turnverein and… Read More »Athenaeum
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Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games
In October 1972, Gene McFadden, an Indianapolis urban planner, and community development specialist, initiated the movement to enlist a Canadian counterpart willing to compete in a multisport event similar to… Read More »Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games
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WFYI Public Television
With a budget of $221,000, three black-and-white cameras, and nine employees, WFYI signed on the air October 4, 1970, at the Indianapolis Museum Of Art under the direction of Warren… Read More »WFYI Public Television
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African American Golf
African Americans have a rich history of golfing in Indianapolis, but that history was always shaped by segregation. Golf was introduced in the United States at the end of the… Read More »African American Golf