Julia E. Landers (June 19, 1874-Apr. 12, 1953). A native of Indianapolis, Landers was born in her family home at 802 North Pennsylvania,… Read More »Julia E. Landers
Lake Central Airlines Lake Central Airlines was established in May 1949, as Turner Airlines to provide short-haul service from its base at .… Read More »Lake Central Airlines
Labor Newspapers Newspapers representing the interests and concerns of working men and women have been published in Indianapolis since the 1870s. Although… Read More »Labor Newspapers
L. Strauss and Company In 1853, Jewish tailor Max Dernham and German clothier John Gramling purchased the stock of G. Simon & Co. (founded… Read More »L. Strauss and Company
Ku Klux Klan Based on white supremacist, anti-Catholic, and anti-Semitic beliefs, support for enforcement, and a wide range of traditional social, religious, and… Read More »Ku Klux Klan
Visit of Louis Kossuth During the United States tour of Louis (Lajos) Kossuth, exiled leader of Hungary’s failed attempt to escape the Austro-Hungarian Alliance,… Read More »Visit of Louis Kossuth
Trustin B. Kinder (July 27, 1822-Feb. 23, 1847). Trustin B. Kinder was born on his family’s farm near the new state capital, Indianapolis.… Read More »Trustin B. Kinder
Kentucky and Whitewater Factions The development of strong, organized political parties in Indianapolis occurred during the 1830s. Prior to this, voters aligned themselves with… Read More »Kentucky and Whitewater Factions
Thomas R. Keating (Oct. 11, 1939-Aug. 23,1985). An Indianapolis native, Keating graduated from Cathedral Grade School and High School on the city’s near… Read More »Thomas R. Keating
Bess Robbins Kaufman (Jan. 9, 1905-May 3, 1961). A native of Anderson, Indiana, Bess Robbins came to Indianapolis as a young girl. She… Read More »Bess Robbins Kaufman
