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Eugene Jepson (Jep) Cadou Sr.

The dean of Indiana political reporters in the 1960s, Jep Cadou covered state government and politics for four decades. A… Read More »

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Francis William (Frank) Flanner

(Dec. 5, 1854-Feb. 17, 1912). Frances William (Frank) Flanner was born in the Quaker v...

Eliza Ann Blaker

Born on March 4, 1854, a native of Philadelphia, Blaker graduated from that city’s G...

Anna Margaret Ross Alexander

Anna Margaret Ross Alexander was born on November 17, 1913 in Lafayette, Indiana, to L...

Herbert Willard Foltz

(Feb 23, 1867-July 6, 1946). A native of Indianapolis, Foltz graduated from before att...

PLACES

Wholesale District

Bounded by Maryland, Delaware, and South streets and Capitol Avenue, the Wholesale District grew up around . Its proximity to… Read More »

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Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the four major northeastern rail systems that ser...

Indianapolis Traction Terminal

Hub of the statewide interurban (electric railway) system. When the Indianapolis Tract...

White River State Park

In 1979, Indianapolis civic leaders set out to create a new state park to celebrate In...

Hamilton County

Hamilton County is adjacent to Indianapolis-Marion County to the north and part of the...

EVENTS

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Indianapolis for 10 days… Read More »

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Townsend Recovery Plan Convention

The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organiza...

Marjorie Jackson Murder Case

(Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 ...

Blizzard of 1978

The worst blizzard in Indianapolis history battered the city and most of Indiana on Ja...

Visits of Abraham Lincoln

President-elect Lincoln’s trip to Washington, D.C., in February 1861, for his inaugu...

ORGANIZATIONS

Prelude Awards

Begun in 1985, the Prelude Awards were annual awards made to Marion County high school students in the visual, performing,… Read More »

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Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Showcasing Native American art from across North America and Western American art, the...

Fairbanks Hospital

One of the oldest addiction treatment hospitals in the U.S., Fairbanks Hospital serves...

Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis

White Protestant ministers, meeting monthly in their Indianapolis Ministerial Associat...

Prest-O-Lite

In 1904, partners , , and P. C. Avery formed the Concentrated Acetylene Company to ass...

TOPICS

Aviation

Indianapolis was introduced to the “air age” in the late 1800s with hot air balloon ascensions and parachute jumps. On… Read More »

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White Women’s Clubs

The white women’s club movement in Indianapolis closely paralleled the white women�...

Chamber Music

Immigrants from central and eastern Europe brought their love of music to Indianapolis...

Jazz

Although not a principal originator of jazz music like New Orleans, New York, and Chic...

Gatorade

Doctors Robert Cade, Dana Shires, James Free, and Alejandro de Quesada, kidney special...

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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