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Merrill Moores

(Apr. 21, 1856-Oct. 21, 1929). A native of Indianapolis, Merrill Moores was the grandson of , state treasurer and founder… Read More »

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Dorothy Morlan

(May 25, 1882-Oct. 25, 1967). Born in Salem, Ohio, Dorothy Morlan lived most of her ad...

Richard Buckner Gruelle

(Feb. 22, 1851-Nov. 8, 1914). Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Richard Gruelle was an auth...

Lowell Nussbaum

(Nov. 6, 1901-Nov. 19, 1987). Born in Marion, Indiana, Lowell Nussbaum began his journ...

John D. Defrees

(Nov. 8, 18l0-Oct. 19, 1882). Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Defrees was eight years old w...

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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Massachusetts Avenue

Located on the northeast side of the city is Massachusetts Avenue–one of four diagon...

Omni Severin Hotel

In 1913, Henry Severin Jr. built the 400-room Hotel Severin in the heart of the thrivi...

University Park

Bounded by New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Meridian streets, University Park is a...

Fall Creek Bridges

In 1899, a program of replacing Indianapolis’ steel and iron bridges with new “per...

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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Street Railway Strikes

During the 70-plus years that Indianapolis had operating , it experienced two major st...

International Festival

The International Festival began in 1976 under the management of the , which shepherde...

Robert F. Kennedy Speech

On the evening of April 4, 1968, as more than a hundred cities erupted in violence fol...

Celebration of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reco...

ORGANIZATIONS

John Hope School No. 26

The origins of John Hope School No. 26 predated its opening in 1901 as one of the earliest public schools… Read More »

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Indianapolis Life Insurance Company

Six businessmen–Frank Manly, Albert Goslee, and brothers Charles, Edward, George, an...

Indiana Bell

Now known as AT&T, Indiana Bell was a telecommunications company that served India...

Aesculapian Medical Society

In 1903, a group of Black physicians, dentists, and pharmacists in Indianapolis formed...

Jordan College of the Arts

On April 13, 1895, the Metropolitan School of Music was founded by four private music ...

TOPICS

Turners / Turnvereins

A Turnverein is a German gymnastic society, whose members are Turners (gymnasts). The Turnverein movement was brought to America and… Read More »

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Hockey

Capitals Indianapolis’ first professional hockey team, the Capitals, made its debut ...

Holiness Churches

Historically and theologically, most Holiness churches trace their roots to the Method...

Aircraft Accidents

Indianapolis has witnessed over 100 air crashes since came to the city in the early 20...

Railroads

In the 1850s, when several new rail lines converged on Indiana’s fledgling state cap...

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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