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Nathaniel Alexander Owings

(Feb. 5, 1903-June 13, 1984). Indianapolis native, Nathaniel Alexander Owings is known nationally and internationally for his contributions to architecture. … Read More »

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John H. Mahoney

(June 24, 1855-Sept. 13, 1919). Born in Usk, Wales, John H. Mahoney came to Indianapol...

Francis Silas Marean Chatard

The son of Ferdinand and Eliza Chatard, Silas Francis Chatard was born on December 12,...

David M. Parry

(Mar. 26, 1852-May 12, 1915). Businessman and foe of organized labor, David M. Parry w...

Frank Edward McKinney Jr.

(Nov. 3, 1938-Sept. 11, 1992). Born in Indianapolis, Frank McKinney Jr. grew up close ...

PLACES

Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the four major northeastern rail systems that served Indianapolis. The oldest predecessor line, the… Read More »

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Edgewood

Edgewood is a suburb roughly bounded by Thompson Road, McFarland Road, Edgewood Avenue...

Merchants Bank Building

Originally known as the Merchants National Bank building, the structure was the talles...

Market East

Located east of Market East is bounded by New York Street, Delaware Street, East Stree...

Anderson

A city located 38 miles northeast of Indianapolis on former Delaware Indian land, Ande...

EVENTS

Momentum Indy

In 2010, former amateur racing cyclists, Jennifer Cvar and Wayde Klein created the Indy Criterium (Indy Crit), now known as… Read More »

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Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County ...

Anniversary Celebrations

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

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War divided Indianapolis as no conflict had since the Civil War. The city ...

Indianapolis Home Show

The Indianapolis Home Show is the oldest as well as one of the largest home shows in t...

ORGANIZATIONS

Arts For Learning

Nonprofit community-based arts education program affiliated with Young Audiences/Arts for Learning, Inc., a national arts education organization. Indianapolis-based Arts for… Read More »

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Indiana State Medical Association

Formed as the Indiana State Medical Society (ISMS) in 1849, the purpose of the organiz...

ExactTarget

Early digital marketing company. Recognizing the potential of targeted email marketing...

Committee Of Public Safety

In the summer of 1877, the nation experienced the most serious labor disruptions in it...

One America Financial Partners

American United Life dated from 1877. In November of that year the Knights of Pythias ...

TOPICS

Language Immersion Programs

After several attempts to establish schools for German American children, a group of prominent, non-sectarian, liberal German Americans in Indianapolis… Read More »

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