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Lois Main Templeton

(Jan. 16, 1928– Nov. 7, 2018). Lois Main Templeton was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and later lived in San Francisco… Read More »

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Joseph T. Taylor

(Feb. 11, 1913-Sept. 23, 2000). Born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Joseph T. Taylor ea...

James Prather (Jim) Jontz

(Dec. 18, 1951-Apr. 14, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Jim Jontz attended North Central ...

Lester M. Hunt

(Nov. 21, 1894-June 14, 1962). Former political editor and writer for the , Lester M. ...

James Louis (J. J.) Johnson

(Jan. 22, 1924 -Feb. 4, 2001). James Louis (J. J.) Johnson entered the world of music ...

PLACES

City Market

Erected in 1886, the City Market occupies the lot designated for the location of a market in Indianapolis surveyor original… Read More »

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Townships

The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state...

Hinkle Fieldhouse

Hinkle Fieldhouse is the nation’s oldest college basketball arena and takes the nick...

Guaranty Building

The local architectural firm designed the Guaranty Building in 1922, with construction...

Morse Reservoir

Howard Morse planned Indianapolis’ second reservoir, Morse Reservoir. The reservoir ...

EVENTS

Indy Pride

Beginning in the early 1980s, years before the creation of the actual organization, Indiana gay and lesbian organizations like Justice,… Read More »

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Indianapolis Public School 27 National Chess Champions 

Against all odds, a team of 11 inner-city students from Indianapolis Public School (IP...

Dust Bowl Tournament

The Dust Bowl Tournament emerged from a (PAL) sponsored basketball league at the , a s...

Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes an animal conservationist who has advanced the susta...

Tally Sheet Forgeries

The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. T...

ORGANIZATIONS

HCS Motor Car Company

Automotive pioneer Harry C. Stutz and business partner Henry Campbell formed the HCS Motor Car Company in 1919. The two… Read More »

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Immigrants’ Aid Association

Civic leaders meeting at the Indianapolis in January 1911, established the Immigrants�...

Lutheran Child and Family Services

The Bible societies of St. Paul’s Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran churches founded Lut...

War Manpower Commission

Industries producing war material geared up immediately following Pearl Harbor. To mee...

John Hope School No. 26

The origins of John Hope School No. 26 predated its opening in 1901 as one of the earl...

TOPICS

Art Exhibitions

The had its first art exhibition in 1883. Supervised by local painter and art instructor and held at the on… Read More »

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Art Fairs

Indianapolis is home to several different art fairs that are held annually throughout ...

Korean War

When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, and President Harry S. Truman commi...

Joseph H. Hogsett Administration

First elected in 2015, Democrat Joseph H. Hogsett went on to win reelection as with 71...

Indy Bag Ladies

The Indy Bag Ladies is a fundraising and activist organization working for the treatme...

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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