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Larry Conrad

(Feb. 8, 1935-July 7, 1990). A native of Laconia, Indiana, Conrad graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1961.… Read More »

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Robert H. Tyndall

(May 2, 1877-July 9, 1947). Born in Indianapolis and educated in its public schools, R...

Vincent A. Lapenta

(July 4, 1883-Apr. 20, 1946). Born on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples, the s...

Emma Christy Baker 

Emma Christy was born on February 10, 1865 in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, to Wi...

Delavan Smith

(Dec. 28, 1861-Aug. 25, 1922). Delavan Smith was born in Cincinnati to William Henry a...

PLACES

Fairview Park

In August 1889, the Citizens Street Railway Company purchased the 246-acre Adam Scott farm, located along the north of Indianapolis,… Read More »

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Market Tower

Market Tower sits at the corner of Illinois and Market streets in downtown Indianapoli...

Wayne Township

Wayne Township is a western Marion County township, bounded by 38th Street, Belmont Av...

Center Township

Marion County was organized into nine townships in 1822. Within three years, selected ...

Fall Creek Place

Located two miles north of Downtown between 22nd Street and Fall Creek, east of Pennsy...

EVENTS

Celebration of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconciliation. Light of the World… Read More »

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Spirit & Place Festival

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

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

National Sports Festival IV

In 1978, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced its decision to implemen...

ORGANIZATIONS

Society Of Indiana Pioneers

The Society of Indiana Pioneers was founded in Indianapolis in 1916 as part of the state centennial. Its purpose is… Read More »

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Hoosier Motor Club

In 1902,  and a circle of local automobile enthusiasts organized a driving club ca...

Starlight Musicals

Each summer for almost 50 years, Starlight Musicals offered Broadway musicals, both re...

IndyBaroque Music

Founded in 1987 as Ensemble Ouabache (pronounced Wabash), also known as the Ensemble V...

Indiana Project

Under the New Deal’s response to the , the Works Progress Administration launched th...

TOPICS

City Manager Proposal

The Indiana General Assembly in 1921 authorized first-class cities such as Indianapolis to adopt a council-manager form of government. This… Read More »

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Copperheads

During the , the “Copperheads” were Northern Democrats who opposed United States g...

Engine No. 587

In August 1918, the Baldwin Locomotive Works completed the Lake Erie and Western engin...

Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis

In the fall of 1903, Hoosier native and then-governor of the Alaska Territory John Bra...

Book Trade

Since the middle of the 19th century, Indianapolis has had important associations with...

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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