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PEOPLE

Josiah Kirby (J. K.) Lilly Sr.

(Nov. 18, 1861-Feb. 8, 1948). Son of and his first wife Emily Lemon Lilly, Josiah Kirby (J. K.) Lilly Sr.… Read More »

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Etheridge Knight

(Apr. 19, 1931-Mar. 10, 1991). Born in Corinth, Mississippi, Etheridge Knight was the ...

Carl Barus

Born on Oct. 12, 1823, in Prussian Silesia, Barus studied organ and piano in Brieg and...

John Worth Kern Jr.

(July 7, 1900-Jan. 29, 1971). Born in Indianapolis, Kern was the son of —vice-presid...

Harry E. (Emsley) Wood Sr.

(Sept. 26, 1879-Jan. 21, 1951). Harry E. Wood was born near Lexington, Illinois, the t...

PLACES

Christian Park

Christian Park is a neighborhood bounded by Washington Street to the north, railroad tracks to the south, Emerson Avenue to… Read More »

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Broad Ripple Park

Located along the , Broad Ripple Park served as a popular swimming and boating resort ...

Indianapolis Cultural Trail

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick is an eight-mile m...

Center Township

Marion County was organized into nine townships in 1822. Within three years, selected ...

Johnson County

Johnson County, located south of Indianapolis, is named after John Johnson, the first ...

EVENTS

Anniversary Celebrations

Although they might have gathered occasionally to remember and honor the pioneers, there is no evidence of public observances of… Read More »

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Spirit & Place Festival

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

Marion County Fair

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

Heartland International Film Festival

Heartland Film Festival, established in 1991, began with a question that its founder, ...

Black Hawk War

Black Hawk, chief of the Sac Indians, called Ma-ka-tai-she-kia-kiak by his people, rej...

ORGANIZATIONS

Inland Container Corporation

In March 1925, founded the Inland Box Corporation in Indianapolis, operating out of the old factory until the company’s new… Read More »

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Chrysler Corporation

The history of the Chrysler Corporation in Indianapolis began in a relationship with t...

Christel House

, a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded , created Christel Hous...

Orchard School

In 1922, nine local women, including Evelyn Fortune Lilly, , Martha Carey, and Mary Ca...

Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide

Established on March 7, 1823, the Western Censor & Emigrants’ Guide was launched...

TOPICS

Wonder Bread

Taggart Baking Company debuted a new bread with a mysterious advertisement that first showed up in on May 18, 1921.… Read More »

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Burmese

Indiana is home to the greatest number of Burmese refugees in the United States, with ...

Medical Schools

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

Kessler’s Boulevard and Park System

Landscape architect and urban planner (1862-1923) of St. Louis, Missouri, created the ...

City Planning

The history of city planning in Indianapolis began with the founders’ plat. As the p...

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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