Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Unlike many NBA arenas with sleek modern architecture, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, originally named Conseco Fieldhouse, was designed with an intentional retro… Read More »Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Archives and Records Administration

The Indiana State Archives is a division of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA). While the collection policies and… Read More »Indiana Archives and Records Administration

J. Edwin Kopf

(Apr. 29, 1882-Mar. 29, 1942). Jacob Edwin Kopf was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He studied architecture in Milwaukee… Read More »J. Edwin Kopf

Department of Public Safety

Part of the executive branch of Indianapolis-Marion County government, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) was one of six departments… Read More »Department of Public Safety

Senior Services

From its beginning, Indianapolis has provided a range of governmental and nonprofit services for senior citizens, especially low-income residents. Before… Read More »Senior Services

Indiana Avenue

In the early 20th century Indiana Avenue became the focal point of the African American community, with segregated business places,… Read More »Indiana Avenue

Midtown

The neighborhood colloquially known as Midtown is a historically African American neighborhood bounded by 16th Street, Dr. Martin Luther King… Read More »Midtown

Indianapolis Medical Society

The Indianapolis Medical Society (IMS) was founded in 1848 as the city’s first local medical organization. With an initial membership… Read More »Indianapolis Medical Society

Indiana State Medical Association

Formed as the Indiana State Medical Society (ISMS) in 1849, the purpose of the organization was, and remains, to educate… Read More »Indiana State Medical Association

Our Savior Lutheran Church

Located at the corner of West 25th Street and Fall Creek Parkway, Our Savior Lutheran Church is a historically Black… Read More »Our Savior Lutheran Church