Rock Island Refining Corporation In 1940, Oklahoma and Kansas businessmen L. E. Kincannon, L. E. Winkler, and L. B. Simmons built Indianapolis’ only oil… Read More »Rock Island Refining Corporation
J. Russel Robinson (July 8, 1892-Sept. 30, 1963). A native of Indianapolis, Joseph Russell Robinson left to begin his career as a pianist… Read More »J. Russel Robinson
Roberts Park United Methodist Church The Roberts Park United Methodist Church is an Indianapolis Methodist congregation that has its roots in what was originally established… Read More »Roberts Park United Methodist Church
Roberts Dairy Roberts Dairy is a popular name for William H. Roberts and Sons, a dairy and home delivery business. William H.… Read More »Roberts Dairy
Robert Hanna Reputedly, the Robert Hanna (aka General Hanna) was the only steamboat ever to ascend the to Indianapolis. In 1830, Noah… Read More »Robert Hanna
Riviera Club James Makin and a group of northside residents founded the Riviera Club in 1933 to provide low-cost private recreational facilities… Read More »Riviera Club
Riverside Amusement Park Riverside Amusement Park, located on West 30th Street at and adjacent to Riverside City Park began as a joint venture… Read More »Riverside Amusement Park
Riley Hospital for Children Riley Hospital for Children is the centerpiece of Riley Children’s Health, a pediatric healthcare system that has grown to serve… Read More »Riley Hospital for Children
Myra Reynolds Richards (Jan. 31, 1882-Dec. 28, 1934). Born in Indianapolis, Richards studied art at the under painter and sculptor . From 1918… Read More »Myra Reynolds Richards
Thurman Brooks Rice (Aug. 17, 1888-Dec. 27, 1952). Physician, public health leader, medical historian, educator, and author, Thurman Brooks Rice, a native Hoosier,… Read More »Thurman Brooks Rice
