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William E. Steckler

(Oct. 18, 1913-Mar. 8, 1995). Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana William E. Steckler earned a law degree at Indiana University… Read More »

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Max Robinson Hyman

(Mar. 16, 1859-Apr. 28, 1927). Born in Edinburgh, Indiana, the son of Robert and Helen...

Larry Conrad

(Feb. 8, 1935-July 7, 1990). A native of Laconia, Indiana, Conrad graduated from India...

Winifred Conrick Kahmann

(May 24, 1894-Mar. 31, 1982). An early occupational therapist and an influential champ...

Reynolds L. Selfridge

(Sept. 30, 1898-Oct. 16, 1974). Landscape and portrait painter Reynolds Selfridge was ...

PLACES

Holy Cross

Previously known as the Holy Cross Westminster neighborhood, in 2020 the area known as Holy Cross lies on Indianapolis’ near… Read More »

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Jazz Kitchen

The Jazz Kitchen is a jazz club and restaurant located on the corner of 54th Street an...

Morgan County

Morgan County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County on the southwest and part of t...

Indiana State Library

The largest and one of the oldest libraries in the state, the Indiana State Library wa...

Golden Hill

The historic neighborhood of Golden Hill is bounded by the , Woodstock Club, Bertha Ro...

EVENTS

Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase in 1988. The event showcases the work of some… Read More »

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Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted ...

USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

In a scandal that rocked the sports world, top executives at one of America’s most p...

Celebration Of Hope

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

500 Festival

In 1957, four civic-minded businessmen–former Indianapolis mayor ; Joe Quinn, Safety...

ORGANIZATIONS

Acme-Evans Company

The Acme-Evans/ADM Milling Company evolved from two small mills of the antebellum era to the large milling company of today.… Read More »

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Children’s Express/Y-Press

Children’s Express/Y-Press was a non-profit Indianapolis-based youth-media news orga...

Woodburn Sarven Wheel Company

In the mid-1860s, J. R. Osgood and S. F. Smith established a business producing wagon ...

Indianapolis Clowns

The longest-playing Black professional team in U.S. history, the Indianapolis Clowns b...

Conexus Indiana

Formed in 2007, Conexus Indiana is a initiative that accelerates, promotes, and grows ...

TOPICS

Ragtime

This uniquely American musical genre, based upon African American rhythms and styles rendered initially by Black banjoists and pianists, flourished… Read More »

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Black Lives Matter Murals

Two mural projects emerged in Indianapolis following protests that erupted in downtown...

Classical Music

The earliest cultivators of “classical” or “serious” music were vocal groups, ...

Revivalism

Indianapolis served as a center for religious revivalism from the late-19th to mid-20t...

Work Force

Founded in the first two decades of the 19th century, Indianapolis remained a small to...

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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