Labor Unions National Headquarters By the early 20th century, Indianapolis had become headquarters for several national and international unions and the center of operations… Read More »Labor Unions National Headquarters
Key Learning Community The Key School (later Key Learning Community) was founded by eight teachers in 1987 after three years of research, a… Read More »Key Learning Community
George Edward Kessler (July 16, 1862 – Mar. 20, 1923). George Edward Kessler, who designed the Indianapolis park and boulevard system, was born… Read More »George Edward Kessler
The Julian Center The Julian Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for domestic abuse survivors in Indiana. It is… Read More »The Julian Center
Charles W. Jewett (Jan. 7, 1884-Apr. 28, 1961). The son of a Methodist minister, much of Charles Jewett’s youth was spent in frequent… Read More »Charles W. Jewett
Japanese Census data from 1880 onward reveals the small number of Japanese in Indiana, without a true Japanese-American community either in… Read More »Japanese
Marjorie Jackson Murder Case (Nov. 30, 1910-May 7, 1977). Marjorie Viola O’Connell Jackson was killed with a .22 caliber rifle during a burglary of… Read More »Marjorie Jackson Murder Case
Muslims The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s population. Muslim residents may account for… Read More »Muslims
Public Utilities Public utility services are of recent origin, gradually evolving into their current form over the last century or so. Indianapolis… Read More »Public Utilities
Indianapolis Urban League Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, interracial, community-based social service civil rights organization affiliated with the National Urban… Read More »Indianapolis Urban League
