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Webster Brewer

Born on May 11, 1935, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Webster Brewer moved to Indianapolis with his parents, Margie Brodie Brewer and… Read More »

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Lawrence M. (Larry) Borst Jr.

Born on July 16, 1927, in Champaign County, Ohio, Borst moved to Indianapolis in 1952 ...

J. Frank Hanly

(Apr. 4, 1863-Aug. 1, 1920). Born near St. Joseph, Illinois, James Franklin Hanly move...

Cory SerVaas

(June 21, 1924-Mar. 6, 2020). Physician, health educator, inventor, television persona...

Eugene Nevin Beesley

Born on January 29, 1909, on a farm near Thorntown, Indiana, Beesley received his BA f...

PLACES

Community Centers

The history of Indianapolis community centers is rich and varied, some having their beginnings in local initiatives, others resulting from… Read More »

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Brendonwood

Brendonwood is a historic residential subdivision situated between Fall Creek and East...

Syrian Quarter

Located in northern section of , the Syrian Quarter, also called the Syrian Colony, wa...

300 North Meridian

300 North Meridian is a 27-story structure, begun by Browning Investments in 1987 and ...

Greenwood

The northernmost city in , located just south of the Marion County line, Greenwood is ...

EVENTS

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat elected mayor of Indianapolis since… Read More »

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Meet The Artists

artist-in-residence Anthony Radford put together the first Meet the Artists showcase i...

Coliseum Explosion

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

Marshal Foch Day

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

Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

ORGANIZATIONS

Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County

The growth and diffusion of the population in after World War II created demands that went unmet by existing public… Read More »

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Woman’s Improvement Club

Middle-class women in Progressive Era America (1890s to the 1920s) took active roles i...

A. H. M. Graves Company Inc.

Graves Realtors began in 1924 when A. H. Merriam Graves teamed with fraternity brother...

Martin Center-Sickle Cell Initiative

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

Arts For Learning

Nonprofit community-based arts education program affiliated with Young Audiences/Arts ...

TOPICS

Seals and Flags

The county commissioners adopted the first Seal of Marion County on April 17, 1822. The seal was to have the… Read More »

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Poles

In 1875, Polish immigrants, probably Kashubes from the Pomerania-Baltic coast region o...

Theaters

Indianapolis’s first theatrical production took place in 1823 on New Year’s Eve. A...

Single-Family Residential Architecture

The single-family dwelling occupies a special place in the history and development of ...

Religion and Social Services

From the earliest churches in Indianapolis religion and social services have existed 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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