John H. Stem (Oct. 3, 1847-Aug., 1910). Born in Ohio, John H. Stem came to Indianapolis in 1868 to work with his architect… Read More »John H. Stem
Rembrandt (Brandt) Steele (Nov. 16, 1870-Mar. 20, 1965). Son of the celebrated Hoosier artist , Rembrandt (Brandt) Steele was reared in Indianapolis and… Read More »Rembrandt (Brandt) Steele
State House The first capitol building in Indianapolis was the original Marion County courthouse, erected between 1822 and 1825 as a home… Read More »State House
Starlight Musicals Each summer for almost 50 years, Starlight Musicals offered Broadway musicals, both recent shows and revivals, as well as occasional… Read More »Starlight Musicals
Stark, Wetzel and Company Specializing in luncheon meat and sausage, the company, founded in 1936 by George Stark and Erwin Wetzel, served Indianapolis and… Read More »Stark, Wetzel and Company
Squirrel Migrations Beginning during the second half of September 1822, Indianapolis residents witnessed a massive westward migration of gray squirrels, crossing “the… Read More »Squirrel Migrations
Raymond Ames Spruance (July 3, 1886-Dec. 13, 1969). Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Indianapolis, Baltimore, and New Jersey, Raymond Ames Spruance… Read More »Raymond Ames Spruance
Edgar George Spink (Feb. 7, 1867-Mar. 17, 1927). Born in Washington, Indiana, Edward George Spink was the son of a druggist. After studying… Read More »Edgar George Spink
Spanish-American War Although much of the U.S. press called for war against Spain following the February 15, 1898, sinking of the USS… Read More »Spanish-American War
Izler Solomon (Jan. 11, 1910-Dec. 12, 1987). Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and trained in New York City, Izler Solomon began his… Read More »Izler Solomon