Eugene C. Pulliam (May 3, 1889-June 23, 1975). Born in Ulysses, Kansas, Eugene C. Pulliam wielded significant influence in Indianapolis after World War… Read More »Eugene C. Pulliam
Prest-O-Lite In 1904, partners , , and P. C. Avery formed the Concentrated Acetylene Company to assemble and fill acetylene cylinders… Read More »Prest-O-Lite
Prelude Awards Begun in 1985, the Prelude Awards were annual awards made to Marion County high school students in the visual, performing,… Read More »Prelude Awards
Prehistoric Archaeological Sites Over 1,000 archaeological sites are recorded in Indianapolis and Marion County. The majority of these sites are prehistoric, dating from… Read More »Prehistoric Archaeological Sites
Polly of Pogue’s Run A one-act play by William Oscar Bates, set in the office of Governor Oliver P. Morton, Polly Of Pogue’s Run… Read More »Polly of Pogue’s Run
Playground and Pool Movement The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of the national progressive movement to save urban… Read More »Playground and Pool Movement
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky traces its roots to the early 1930s when Birth Control Leagues opened across the… Read More »Planned Parenthood
People Enos B. Reed started People in November 1870 as a Sunday weekly dedicated to politics, literature, society, and news. He… Read More »People
Pennsylvania Railroad The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the four major northeastern rail systems that served Indianapolis. The oldest predecessor line, the… Read More »Pennsylvania Railroad
James Paxton (July 1, 1792-Apr. 5, 1829). A native of Virginia and veteran of the War of 1812, James Paxton came to… Read More »James Paxton
