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Walter C. Boetcher

Born on November 13, 1881, a native of La Porte, Indiana, Boetcher spent most of his life in Indianapolis, moving… Read More »

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William Henry Book

As executive vice president of the Indianapolis from 1934 to 1963, William Henry (Bi...

James Warren (Jim) Jones

(May 13, 1931-Nov. 18, 1978). Founder of Peoples Temple Full Gospel Church and a colon...

Jesse Lynch Holman

(Oct. 24, 1784-Mar. 28, 1842). Born near Danville, Kentucky, Holman was one of 14 chil...

William Fritz (Dick the Bruiser) Afflis Jr.

Born on June 27, 1929 in Lafayette, Indiana, William Fritz Afflis Jr. was raised in De...

PLACES

Mars Hill

Mars Hill is a Southwest side neighborhood in the vicinity of the Holt Road and Kentucky Avenue intersection. It was… Read More »

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Castleton

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

U.S. Arsenal

Governor established a state arsenal in 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War to prov...

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a northside community roughly bounded by the on the north and west, Ke...

Kemper House

Businessman Charles Pierson constructed what is now known as the Kemper House in 1873 ...

EVENTS

Robert F. Kennedy Speech

On the evening of April 4, 1968, as more than a hundred cities erupted in violence following the murder of… Read More »

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Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

Real Silk Hosiery Mills Strike

The Real Silk Hosiery Mill strike of April-May 1934 is one of the city’s most famous...

Marshal Foch Day

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

Visit of Louis Kossuth

During the United States tour of Louis (Lajos) Kossuth, exiled leader of Hungary’s f...

ORGANIZATIONS

Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience is a successor company to DowElanco, an agribusiness that was formed in 1989 as a joint venture between… Read More »

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Society Of Friends (Quakers)

The Quakers are among the few religious sects with roots in the turmoil of the English...

Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

Founded in 1905, the Jewish Federation of Indianapolis was one of the earliest example...

Women’s Voluntary Organizations

Women have founded and volunteered for a wide range of recreational, educational, and ...

IndyHub

Founded in 2005, IndyHub aims to help attract and retain young talent in Indianap...

TOPICS

Children’s Literature

Indianapolis has long been a center for children’s literature, primarily because of the activities and influence of the . The… Read More »

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Dentistry

Dental problems were a common affliction of early settlers of Indiana. Casual referenc...

Public Utilities

Public utility services are of recent origin, gradually evolving into their current fo...

Macedonians

Wars, political oppression, and economic instability caused Macedonian individuals of ...

Medical Schools

Medicine was taught by the preceptor (apprenticeship) system in Indiana throughout mos...

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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