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Oscar McKinley Charleston

Born on October 14, 1896, in Indianapolis, Oscar McKinley Charleston was the seventh of eleven children. His father, Tom Charleston,… Read More »

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Andrew Jacobs Jr.

(Feb. 24, 1932 – Dec. 28, 2013). Known for his social liberalism and fiscal hawkish ...

Bruce Rogers

(May 14, 1870-May 18, 1957). Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Bruce Rogers showed an early ...

Patricia Gifford

(Apr. 13, 1938-Apr. 8, 2018). The daughter of Jessie Mabel Martin and George Thomas Gi...

John McCormick, Jr.

(Sept. 25, 1791-Sept. 1825). John McCormick, Jr. is credited as one of the two first s...

PLACES

International Marketplace Coalition

In July 2005, a group of business owners, residents, and volunteers interested in improving the Lafayette Square Area, a largely… Read More »

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Harry E. Wood High School

In 1953, the Charles E. Emmerich Manual Training High School (see ) moved from 501 S. ...

Mapleton-Fall Creek

Mapleton-Fall Creek is a northside neighborhood bounded by 38th Street, Fall Creek Par...

NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions

The NCAA Headquarters moved from its longtime home in Kansas City to Indianapolis in 1...

Guaranty Building

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

EVENTS

Soap Box Derby

The Indianapolis Soap Box Derby began in 1934, one year after the initial race was held in Dayton, Ohio. From… Read More »

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Michael Taylor Case

Michael Taylor Jr., a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot and killed on September 24, 19...

Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate dev...

Professional All-Star Basketball Games

Indianapolis had hosted three professional basketball All-Star Games. The inaugural Am...

Olympic Exhibitions

Since 1924 Indianapolis has hosted 18 Olympic exhibition events in 10 different sports...

ORGANIZATIONS

Rubush and Hunter

Preston C. Rubush and Edgar O. Hunter were the architects most responsible for the changing streetscape of downtown Indianapolis in… Read More »

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Bridgeport Brass

Olin Brass began as Bridgeport Brass, which was founded in 1865 in Bridgeport, Connect...

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts National Football League (NFL) franchise traces its lineage to ...

Krannert Charitable Trust

The Krannert Charitable Trust was established in 1960 by a million-dollar gift from In...

Franklin College

Franklin College is a regionally accredited, coeducational, private liberal arts colle...

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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Sculpture

Through the years, public sculpture in Indianapolis, often quite visible but largely u...

Unigov and Political Participation

The 1969 reorganization of Indianapolis-Marion County local government known as Unigov...

Music About Indianapolis

Cities and towns have always been a favorite topic of songwriters and composers, and I...

Dispensaries

Dispensaries were precursors to hospital outpatient clinics and health clinics for the...

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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