Aviation Indianapolis was introduced to the “air age” in the late 1800s with hot air balloon ascensions and parachute jumps. On… Read More »Aviation
Baseball Baseball was the most popular sport in Indianapolis long before racing, , and . Although one of the nation’s largest… Read More »Baseball
Basketball While particulars of the first basketball game played in Indianapolis have not been established, a game likely transpired at the… Read More »Basketball
Bass Photo Collection The largest surviving collection of photographs of 20th -century Indianapolis, the W. H. Bass Photo Company, commonly known as Bass… Read More »Bass Photo Collection
Bicycling The earliest appearance of the bicycle in Indianapolis was a demonstration on the of the high-wheeled “ordinary” in 1869. Within… Read More »Bicycling
Black Lives Matter Murals Two mural projects emerged in Indianapolis following protests that erupted in downtown Indianapolis and other urban areas after the death… Read More »Black Lives Matter Murals
Blues The African American originated folk music form known as “the blues” became popular in Indianapolis after World War I with… Read More »Blues
Book Trade Since the middle of the 19th century, Indianapolis has had important associations with the book world—for its publishers, book designers,… Read More »Book Trade
Bowling Bowling is a popular sport and recreational activity that evolved from European ninepins and skittles. Often associated with taverns and… Read More »Bowling
Boxing Very little is known about boxing in early- and mid-19th century Indianapolis. Professional boxing was not yet organized. At that… Read More »Boxing
