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Robert L. Payton

(Aug. 23, 1926-May 19, 2011). A native of South Bend, Indiana, and a graduate of the University of Chicago, Robert… Read More »

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Jameson G. Campaigne

Born on January 16, 1914, and a native of Brooklyn, New York, Campaigne received an A....

Emmett I. Brown Jr.

Emmett Isom Brown Jr. was the son of Alberta S. and Emmett I. Brown Sr., a dentist and...

Madam C. J. Walker

(Dec. 23, 1867–May 25, 1919). Madam C. J. Walker arrived in Indianapolis in February...

Easley Rutland Blackwood Sr.

Born on June 25, 1903, in Birmingham, Alabama, Blackwood spent most of his adult life ...

PLACES

Indianapolis Art Center

An art study group for adults was created in 1934 after 10 founding female members met with a Works Progress… Read More »

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St. Elmo Steak House

In October 1902, nautical buff Joe Stahr opened St. Elmo Steak House on South Illinois...

One America Tower

At 38 stories, One America Tower (One America Square, formerly AUL Tower), surpassed t...

Lebanon

Lebanon is the seat of Boone County and is located strategically along Interstate 65, ...

Monon Trail

An integral part of the Indy Greenways system, the Monon Trail is a 27.1-mile asphalt ...

EVENTS

Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rejected the legitimacy of the Treaty of St.… Read More »

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Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America with more than 500 ...

Coliseum Explosion

On October 31, 1963, Shriners Night at the Coliseum, the Holiday on Ice performance en...

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

U.S. v. Board of School Commissioners

United States v. Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, w...

ORGANIZATIONS

A. H. M. Graves Company Inc.

Graves Realtors began in 1924 when A. H. Merriam Graves teamed with fraternity brother William L. Bridges to form the… Read More »

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Art Galleries

Mid-19th to Early 20th Century Galleries One of the city’s first profess...

Plymouth Congregational Church

Plymouth Church, organized in 1857 as the first Congregational church in Indianapolis,...

Herron School of Art And Design

The Herron School of Art and Design is Indiana’s oldest and largest art school, now ...

Marmon Automobile

A model of automobile produced in Indianapolis, often called “the nearest American a...

TOPICS

Charter Schools

In 2001, Indiana became the 38th state to enact charter school legislation. The Indiana law allows alternative routes to teacher… Read More »

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Law Schools

Legal education in the early 19th century consisted of studying as an apprentice under...

Drag Performances and Venues

Indianapolis’ contemporary drag scene traces its roots to the 1960s. However, drag q...

African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for m...

Civil War Camps

As the political capital and railroad hub of Indiana during the American Civil War (18...

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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