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Frances (Fanny) Van de Grift Stevenson

(Mar. 10, 1840-Feb. 18, 1914). Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson, an Indianapolis native, attended the Third Ward School and the… Read More »

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Charles Wesley Myers

(Dec. 16, 1890-May 13, 1985). Born in Marysville, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of the ...

William Niles Wishard Sr.

(Oct. 10, 1851-Jan. 23, 1941). Pioneer in urology, “father” of City Hospital, and ...

Ronald D. Palamara

(Jan. 13, 1939-Jan. 23, 1985). An Indianapolis native, Palamara graduated from Cathedr...

James O. Ritchey

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

PLACES

U.S. Arsenal

Governor established a state arsenal in 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War to provide Indiana troops with munitions,… Read More »

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White Castle #3

Indianapolis White Castle #3 opened in 1927. Located at 660 Fort Wayne Avenue, the 600...

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale Dis...

Oaklandon

Oaklandon is a suburb located in Marion County, approximately 15 miles northeast of do...

Fall Creek Waterway

Fall Creek, a major tributary of White River within Marion County, was one of the earl...

EVENTS

Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, Indiana gay and lesbian organizations like Justice,… Read More »

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American Booksellers Association, Inc. v. Hudnut

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

Momentum Indy

In 2010, former amateur racing cyclists, Jennifer Cvar and Wayde Klein created the Ind...

Steven T. Judy Case

The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimpositi...

Persian Gulf War

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the formation of a U....

ORGANIZATIONS

Great American Songbook Foundation

In 2007, Grammy-nominated performer Michael Feinstein founded the Michael Feinstein Foundation for the Preservation and Education of the Great American… Read More »

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IndyHumane

In 1905, nine concerned citizens founded the Humane Society of Indianapolis to prevent...

United Way of Central Indiana

Nationally and locally, the United Way traces its origins to World War I, when “war ...

Penrod Society

Late in 1966, William J. Mead and John A. Roberts, along with Carl Weinhardt, a direct...

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Indianapolis has always had an impressive jazz scene, with greats such as , Slide Hamp...

TOPICS

Asian Indians

Asian Indians are persons of Indian-subcontinent origins. The United States Census Bureau uses the term Asian Indian to avoid confusion… Read More »

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African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for m...

Methodists

Methodists historically have been the largest Protestant group in Indianapolis and Cen...

USS Indianapolis

Four U.S. Navy vessels have been named for the city of Indianapolis. The first USS Ind...

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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