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Ferdinand Schaefer

(Dec. 11, 1861-Apr. 18, 1953). Born in Dotzheim, Germany, Ferdinand Schaefer attended public schools, and he received his first violin… Read More »

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David M. Parry

(Mar. 26, 1852-May 12, 1915). Businessman and foe of organized labor, David M. Parry w...

Russell Webster 

(Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 1...

Noble Chase Butler

Born on February 21, 1844, in Salem, Indiana, Butler attended Hanover College (1860-18...

Garfield Thomas Haywood

(July 15, 1880-Apr. 12, 1931). African American minister and a major leader in the Pen...

PLACES

120 Monument Circle

The , located on the northwest quadrant of since 1880, was sold in 1947 to J. C. Penney Company, Inc.… Read More »

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Military Park

Bounded by West, New York, and Blackford streets and the , the 14-acre park is the old...

Avondale Playhouse

Regarded as one of the Midwest’s top professional summer stock theaters, the Avondal...

Maywood

Maywood is a Wayne Township neighborhood centered near the intersection of Kentucky an...

Indianapolis Artsgarden

Spanning Washington Street at Illinois Avenue, the Artsgarden is both a signature arch...

EVENTS

Municipal Election of 2007

On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to upset incumbent Mayor… Read More »

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Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

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

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

Municipal Election of 1991

A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following hi...

Marshal Foch Day

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-chief on the western front during World War I, to...

ORGANIZATIONS

Art Association of Indianapolis

Organized in March 1883, through the efforts of and 17 other women, the Art Association of Indianapolis incorporated in October… Read More »

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Marion County Sheriff

The office of county sheriff is established by the Indiana Constitution. The first she...

National Organization for Women

The National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded in 1966 in Washington D.C., to c...

Center for Leadership Development

Indianapolis community leaders in education, philanthropy, and business who were inter...

Bohlen, Meyer, Gibson and Associates

Four generations of Bohlens practiced architecture in Indianapolis, and the firm, begu...

TOPICS

Golf

In 1896, Philip Watson, J. A. Barnard, Robert Martindale, and Alvin S. Lockard laid out a two-hole golf course on… Read More »

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Copperheads

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

Waterways

Indianapolis is home to multiple rivers and streams including its main waterway, the ....

Automobile Culture

The automobile has changed every American city throughout the 20th century, those of m...

Public Transportation

The origins of public transportation in Indianapolis date to 1863 when the Citizens’...

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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