Michael Watson - Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

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Civil Defense

Previously an uncoordinated citizens’ movement, Civil Defense (CD) became part of the Department of Defense during . The Indiana General… Read More »Civil Defense

Freemasonry

The Freemason’s Grand Lodge of Indiana, with its doctrine of self-knowledge and service, was chartered in 1823 and met in… Read More »Freemasonry

Indianapolis Raceway Park

Indianapolis Raceway Park

The 300-acre Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) is located west of at 10267 East U.S. Highway 136. A joint venture led… Read More »Indianapolis Raceway Park

Industrial Expositions

Industrial Expositions

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Indianapolis held a series of industrial exhibitions to promote industry and… Read More »Industrial Expositions

In 1938, Harold Ransburg and Harry Green began experiments in Indianapolis attempting to conserve paint, in short supply during the… Read More »Ransburg

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