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Oscar McKinley Charleston

Born on October 14, 1896, in Indianapolis, Oscar McKinley Charleston was the seventh of eleven children. His father, Tom Charleston,… Read More »

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Graham Edward Martin

(Jan. 18, 1919-May 9, 2006). Graham E. Martin was born in Tobacco City, Tennessee. He ...

Alexander Sangernebo

(May 1, 1856-Jan. 22, 1930). Alexander Sangernebo was responsible for most of the arch...

Virginia Dill McCarty

(Dec. 15, 1924-May 26, 2006). Born in Plainfield, Indiana, Virginia Ann Dill McCarty g...

Michael Graves

(July 9, 1934-Mar. 12, 2015). Born in Indianapolis, Michael Graves earned internationa...

PLACES

Indiana Landmarks Center

The Indiana Landmarks Center serves as the headquarters of . The Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church (later United Methodist) occupied the building… Read More »

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Little Buck Creek Greenway

Little Buck Creek begins in mid-Franklin Township and flows west through Perry Townshi...

Castleton

Castleton is a northeast side neighborhood located on East 82nd Street in Lawrence Tow...

Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center

The principal organization housed in this building has been known by numerous names: F...

Bradford Woods

Bradford Woods is located on roughly 2,500 acres of heavily wooded land located in Cla...

EVENTS

Gay Knights on the Circle

In the summer of 1984, leaders of the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis organized what became known as the Gay Knights… Read More »

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Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, the...

Morgan’s Raid

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

Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Cortege

The Lincoln funeral train arrived in a rainy Indianapolis at 7 A.M. on Sunday, April 3...

Olympic Exhibitions

Since 1924 Indianapolis has hosted 18 Olympic exhibition events in 10 different sports...

ORGANIZATIONS

L. S. Ayres & Company

L. S. Ayres and Company was the first modern Indianapolis department store in Indianapolis and long one of the city’s… Read More »

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El Centro Hispano/The Hispanic Center

In November 1969, , Fred Bowman, Tony Dominguez, and Tulio Guldner organized the Hispa...

Martin Center-Sickle Cell Initiative

In 1969, Father established Martin Center at 35th Street and College Avenue. Muc...

Downtown Indy, Inc.

On July 27, 1977, Indiana governor Otis R. Bowen and Indianapolis Mayor , in conjuncti...

Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers

Early in 1881, using $500 borrowed from his mother, opened a funeral parlor at 172 Nor...

TOPICS

Religion and Race

Race has been a public issue in Indianapolis from the city’s earliest years. Numerous state laws restricted the rights of… Read More »

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Antislavery Movement

Militant opposition to slavery was not widespread in Indianapolis because of the city�...

Fires

The first recorded fire in Indianapolis occurred on January 17, 1825, when Thomas Cart...

Nineteenth-Century Music

Indianapolis residents in the 19th century enjoyed an active and participatory musical...

Judaism

Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over i...

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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