Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

William John Brown

(Aug. 15, 1805-Mar.18, 1857). Born in Mason County, Kentucky, Brown moved with his parents to Clermont County, Ohio, in 1808.… Read More »William John Brown

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra was formed in April 1984, initially taking the name “Musicians of the Cloister” after the medieval… Read More »Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Christel DeHaan

(Oct. 20, 1942-June 6, 2020). Christel DeHaan was a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded and, upon its sale in 1996,… Read More »Christel DeHaan

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) was founded by , an accomplished businesswoman, community leader, and philanthropist who emigrated from Germany… Read More »Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

Newfields

Newfields is a 152-acre campus that contains the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), Oldfields, and 100 Acres Park. One of… Read More »Newfields

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The track for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the concept of flamboyant entrepreneur , born in Greensburg, Indiana, who in… Read More »Indianapolis Motor Speedway

White River State Park

In 1979, Indianapolis civic leaders set out to create a new state park to celebrate Indiana and the Hoosier spirit.… Read More »White River State Park

Roger W. Brown

(May 22, 1942-Mar. 4, 1997). Born into poverty in Brooklyn, New York, Brown gained fame at Wingate HIgh School, outdueling… Read More »Roger W. Brown

Raymond Province Crowe

(May 30, 1915—Dec. 20, 2003). Ray Crowe coached to the first state basketball championship won by an all-Black school in… Read More »Raymond Province Crowe

Crispus Attucks High School

Crispus Attucks High School was the city’s response to pressure to segregate public secondary education. In the 1920s, most of… Read More »Crispus Attucks High School