Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

Acapulco Joe’s Mexican Restaurant

In the early 1950s, Jose Guadalupe Robles Rangel, otherwise known as Joe R. Rangel, boarded a bus in Corpus Christi,… Read More »Acapulco Joe’s Mexican Restaurant

Sam’s Subway

Sam Hochman established Sam’s Subway in the basement of the Lafayette Court apartments at 28th and Meridian streets in June… Read More »Sam’s Subway

Indianapolis ABCs

The Indianapolis ABCs were a powerhouse team of early Black baseball. After a so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” segregated organized baseball during… Read More »Indianapolis ABCs

Garfield Park Confederate Monument

Upon its construction in 1910, a 35-foot monument marked the graves of 1,616 Confederate soldiers who died at , a… Read More »Garfield Park Confederate Monument

Ikko Matsumoto

(Sept. 14, 1863-Dec. 14, 1935). Ikko Yahe was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he apprenticed with his uncle from ages… Read More »Ikko Matsumoto

Maxwell Parry

(Dec. 28, 1886-ca. July 8, 1918). Maxwell Oswald Parry was born in Rushville, Indiana, the oldest son of and Hessie… Read More »Maxwell Parry

Nathaniel N. Morris

(May 31, 1857-Apr. 12, 1903). Nathaniel N. Morris was born in Coloma, California. His father was a native of Prussia… Read More »Nathaniel N. Morris

Leadership United (United Way)

developed leadership training programs in 1986 to enhance volunteers’ ability to serve the community. The United Way created its first leadership… Read More »Leadership United (United Way)

Harry S. New

(Dec. 31, 1858-May 9, 1937). Harry S. New was born in Indianapolis to , a prominent banker and state leader,… Read More »Harry S. New

Market Tower

Market Tower sits at the corner of Illinois and Market streets in downtown Indianapolis. At the time of its construction… Read More »Market Tower