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Paul F. Cantwell

(Sep. 15, 1927-June 30, 1997). Born in Marion County, the self-described “rinky-dink kid from the Southside,” Paul F. Cantwell grew… Read More »

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Dallas W. Sells Jr.

(Oct. 3, 1919-Mar. 20, 1993). Born in Anderson, Indiana, Dallas W. Sells Jr. came of a...

James M. Ray

(1800-Feb. 22, 1881). Born in Caldwell, New Jersey, James Ray studied at Columbia Univ...

Diedrich August Bohlen

(Jan. 17, 1827-June 1, 1890). Born in Cadenberg, Land Hadeln, Kingdom of Hanover, Bohl...

Nellie Margaret Gilroy Gustafson

(Jan. 1, 1916-Nov. 6, 1987). Nellie Gilroy was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated...

PLACES

Morse Reservoir

Howard Morse planned Indianapolis’ second reservoir, Morse Reservoir. The reservoir was built by the (now part of ), which also… Read More »

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Paul Laurence Dunbar Library Branch

Although the was founded in 1873 with an official policy that proclaimed it “open to...

Warren Township

Warren Township is located in the eastern portion of Marion County. When township boun...

Eagledale

Eagledale is a post-World War II neighborhood centered near the intersection of 34th S...

Center for Black Literature & Culture

The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) opened as part of on Octobe...

EVENTS

Cold Spring Murder Case

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered along , near the intersection of… Read More »

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Morgan’s Raid

During the , a division of Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Hunt Morgan invaded Ind...

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherde...

Municipal Election of 1991

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

Labor Day Celebrations

Indianapolis first observed Labor Day on Sunday, September 19, 1886. Originally schedu...

ORGANIZATIONS

International Typographical Union

Workers in the printing trade were among the first in the nation to organize trade unions. After several attempts to… Read More »

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Damien Center

In Indianapolis, the first large-scale care center for people with HIV/AIDS was the Da...

Department of Public Works

Part of the executive branch, the Department of Public Works is the largest of the dep...

Anacomp

In 1968 Indianapolis native teamed with fellow Purdue professors Albert R. Sadaka and ...

Base Hospital No. 32

Also known as Lilly Base Hospital, Base Hospital No. 32 was founded in February 1917, ...

TOPICS

Philanthropy and Religion

Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »

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Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

Over 1,000 archaeological sites are recorded in Indianapolis and Marion County. The ma...

Art Fairs

Indianapolis is home to several different art fairs that are held annually throughout ...

Language Immersion Programs

After several attempts to establish schools for German American children, a group of p...

Aviation

Indianapolis was introduced to the “air age” in the late 1800s with hot air balloo...

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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