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Walter C. Boetcher

Born on November 13, 1881, a native of La Porte, Indiana, Boetcher spent most of his life in Indianapolis, moving… Read More »

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Joseph T. Taylor

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

Gordon St. Angelo

Gordon St. Angelo was born on June 20, 1927 to George and Lillian (Salat) St. Angelo i...

James R. Coe

(Mar. 20, 1921-Feb. 26, 2004). James R. Coe was born James R. West in Tompkinsville, K...

Nancy McCann Martens

(May 27, 1881-Sept. 11, 1940). The impresario who brought classical music and dance to...

PLACES

Drexel Gardens

Bounded by Minnesota Street, I-70, Sam Jones Expressway, and Lynhurst Drive, Drexel Gardens dates to 1923 when the American Town… Read More »

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Indiana Avenue

In the early 20th century Indiana Avenue became the focal point of the African America...

Meridian Hills

Located just north of the White River, Meridian Hills, bounded by Williams Creek, Coll...

Nora

Nora is a northside neighborhood originally centered in the vicinity of Westfield Boul...

Franklin Township

Franklin Township, one of the nine townships of , is located in the southeastern corne...

EVENTS

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 because of the work of Cathedral Arts, Inc.… Read More »

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Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Cortege

The Lincoln funeral train arrived in a rainy Indianapolis at 7 A.M. on Sunday, April 3...

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat e...

NCAA Basketball Finals

By 2020, the city of Indianapolis had hosted the National Collegiate Athletic Associat...

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky traces its roots to the early 1930s when Birth Control Leagues opened across the… Read More »

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Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County

The growth and diffusion of the population in after World War II created demands that ...

Indianapolis Colts

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

Indiana Pacers

In February 1967, a group of Indiana businessmen, including insurance executive John D...

LifeJourney Church

LifeJourney Church–originally known as Jesus Metropolitan Community Church–was fou...

TOPICS

Monetary Conventions

The Monetary Conventions were a series of meetings supporting the gold standard and opposing the “free silver” movement, between 1896-1898.… Read More »

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Street Paving Methods

Indianapolis streets originally consisted of dirt paths hewn from the forest, in which...

Philanthropy and the Arts

The arts include performing and visual arts organizations, historic preservation, libr...

Greeks

The Greek community of Indianapolis was established in the 1890s and early 20th centur...

Interurbans

Interurbans developed in the late 19th century as a result of technological brea...

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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